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Analysis of the Use of a Wind Turbine as an Energy Recovery Device in Transport Systems

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  • Francisco Rubio

    (Instituto de Ingeniería Mecánica y Biomecánica, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camí de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain)

  • Carlos Llopis-Albert

    (Instituto de Ingeniería Mecánica y Biomecánica, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camí de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain)

Abstract

A wind turbine can act as an energy recovery device (ERS) in a comparable way to brakes (regenerative braking). When the velocity of a vehicle changes, the amount of energy related to it also changes. When its velocity decreases, the energy tends to dissipate. Over time, this dissipated energy has been ignored. For example, during the braking process, the kinetic energy of the vehicle was converted into heat. In recent years, society’s greater awareness of climate change, pollution, and environmental issues has led to a great deal of interest in developing energy recovery systems. It allows the recovery of kinetic energy from braking (KERS), resulting in consumption reductions (efficiency gains) of up to 45%. The usefulness of installing a wind turbine as an energy recovery device is analysed, evaluating the savings that can be achieved with its two possible working modes: as an energy recovery device and as a system for utilizing aerodynamic force. The wind turbine has a horizontal axis and a diameter of 50 cm and is installed on the front of a vehicle. This vehicle will undergo three particular driving schemes, which will operate under different experimental conditions and operational parameters characterized by speeds, accelerations, stops, and driving time. The results clearly show the advantages of using the proposed technology.

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  • Francisco Rubio & Carlos Llopis-Albert, 2021. "Analysis of the Use of a Wind Turbine as an Energy Recovery Device in Transport Systems," Mathematics, MDPI, vol. 9(18), pages 1-16, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jmathe:v:9:y:2021:i:18:p:2265-:d:635916
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    1. Olukorede Tijani Adenuga & Khumbulani Mpofu & Ragosebo Kgaugelo Modise, 2022. "Energy–Carbon Emissions Nexus Causal Model towards Low-Carbon Products in Future Transport-Manufacturing Industries," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(17), pages 1-13, August.
    2. Rubio, Francisco & Llopis-Albert, Carlos & Besa, Antonio José, 2023. "Optimal allocation of energy sources in hydrogen production for sustainable deployment of electric vehicles," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 188(C).

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