Investigation of Advanced Power Plants and Multiple Use Applications for Single Occupancy Vehicles

Blarigan, Peter Van

Sandia National Laboratories

关键词: 14 Solar Energy;    Pistons;    National Renewable Energy Laboratory;    Efficiency;    Construction;   

DOI  :  10.2172/801510
RP-ID  :  SAND2001-8711
RP-ID  :  AC04-94AL85000
RP-ID  :  801510

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Modeling of advanced and conventional drivetrains in a single occupancy vehicle has been undertaken utilizing numerical modeling. The vehicle modeling code Advisor, developed at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, has shown that high efficiency, low power output hybrid vehicle drivetrains can almost double the economy relative to conventional powertrains. Experimental verification of the high efficiency potential of a free piston based electrical generator at 2 kilowatts output has been accomplished. For the purpose of introducing this class of transportation, however, the low cost and robust construction of the conventional drivetrain may be the logical first choice.