I am a big fan of Fernando Alonso who is a Formula one Spanish driver.I love him as he drives fast and efficient.So, I want to share a technology used in F1 which is related to power generation.All of you are interested in renewable power generation like Solar ,Wind,etc.The energy that is used in the F1 is also Eco-friendly one.The technology name is KERS.I will also explain its working.Mostly, the sport becomes popular if you mix technology in it.As F1 is the most popular sport which has fans worldwide. I want to share a knowledge on this technology.
Generally, in F1(formula one) a car with most prominent aerodynamics model can have the potential to win the title. Other than the aerodynamics model there is a technology named KERS
KERS- The acronym KERS stands for Kinetic Energy Recovery System. The device recovers the kinetic energy that is present in the waste heat created by the car’s braking process. It stores that energy and converts it into power that can be called upon to boost acceleration .
WORKING
There are basically two types of system-Electrical (battery) and Mechanical (flywheel). Most of the F1 teams have opted for battery i.e., electrical system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical system involves the use of the motor-generator set which is incorporated in the car’s transmission and it converts mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa.Once the energy has been harnessed it is stored in a battery and released when required.
MECHANICAL SYSTEM
The mechanical system captures breaking energy and use it to turn a small flywheel which can spin at up to 80,000 rpm. When extra power is required, the flywheel is connected to the car’s rear wheels.
When we compare the efficiency of both these systems,Mechanical system is more efficient as it does not changes the state.
There is one more option available - HYDRAULIC KERS, where braking energy is used to accumulate hydraulic pressure which is then sent to the wheels when required.
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KERS- The acronym KERS stands for Kinetic Energy Recovery System. The device recovers the kinetic energy that is present in the waste heat created by the car’s braking process. It stores that energy and converts it into power that can be called upon to boost acceleration .
WORKING
There are basically two types of system-Electrical (battery) and Mechanical (flywheel). Most of the F1 teams have opted for battery i.e., electrical system.
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WORKING |
Electrical system involves the use of the motor-generator set which is incorporated in the car’s transmission and it converts mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa.Once the energy has been harnessed it is stored in a battery and released when required.
MECHANICAL SYSTEM
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| MECHANICAL SYSTEM WORKING |
The mechanical system captures breaking energy and use it to turn a small flywheel which can spin at up to 80,000 rpm. When extra power is required, the flywheel is connected to the car’s rear wheels.
When we compare the efficiency of both these systems,Mechanical system is more efficient as it does not changes the state.
There is one more option available - HYDRAULIC KERS, where braking energy is used to accumulate hydraulic pressure which is then sent to the wheels when required.
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