(KERB)Kinetic Energy REGENERATIVE BRAKING

TYPE OF PROJECT: - Fabrication based

Project Description: -Regenerative braking is one of the emerging technologies which can be
very beneficent. The use of regenerative braking in a vehicle not only results in the recovery of the
energy but it also increases the efficiency of vehicle(in case of hybrid vehicles) and saves energy,
which is stored in the auxiliary battery.

Regenerative braking refers to a process in which a portion of the kinetic energy of the vehicle is
stored by a short term storage system. Energy normally dissipated in the brakes is directed by a
power transmission system to the auxiliary battery during deceleration. The energy that is stored by
the vehicle is converted back into kinetic energy and used whenever the vehicle is to be accelerated.
The magnitude of the portion available for energy storage varies according to the type of storage,
drive train efficiency, drive cycle and inertia weight. The effect of regenerative brakes is less at lower
speeds as compared to that at higher speeds of vehicle. So the friction brakes are needed in a
situation of regenerative brake failure, to stop the vehicle completely.

Working of Regenerative Braking: - The working of the regenerative braking system depends upon
the working principle of an electric motor, which is the important component of the system.
Generally the electric motor, is actuated when electric current is passed through it. But, when some
external force is used to actuate the motor (that is during the braking process) then it behaves as a
generator and generates electricity. That is, whenever a motor is run in one direction the electric
energy gets converted into mechanical energy, which is used to accelerate the vehicle and whenever
the motor is run in opposite direction it functions as a generator, which converts mechanical energy
into electrical energy. This makes it possible to employ the rotational force of the driving axle to turn
the electric motors, thus regenerating electric energy for storage in the battery and simultaneously
slowing the car with the regenerative resistance of the electric motors. This electricity is then used
for recharging the battery.
Construction: - Regenerative braking consists of following elements.
1. Rotating wheel
2. Flywheel
3. Brake drums
4. Brake paddle and levers
5. Energy storage unit (battery-12V)
6. Frame
7. Wires
8. Bearings
9. Motors

Rotating wheel is fixed on the shaft which is mounted on the frame. Flywheel is connected with
wheel by means of shaft. Brakes drums are mounted on levers in such a manner that when brakes
are applied brake drums come in contact with flywheel and start rotating. These brake drums are
contacted to motor which convert mechanical energy into electrical energy using the principle of
faraday’s law. Energy generated is stored in energy storage unit generally a battery.

List of objectives: -
1. Power saving
2. Highly efficient
3. Less wear due to less friction and heat

Expected Outcomes Of The Project: -

1. Better fuel economy.

2. Reduced CO2 emissions.
3. Approximately 30% saving in fuel consumption.

Future Scope: -As in regenerative braking system about 30% of the energy is recuperated, also the
system of regenerative braking increases the weight of the vehicle by approximately 25 kgs. So
rather than manufacturing the metallic gears and metallic flywheel, carbon fibre can be used which
will not only reduce the weight of the system but also it will reduce the transmission loses.

Our main aim is to induce KERB system in the two wheeler segment. KERB is already being used in
four wheelers but in two wheeler this system has not achieved any economical solution, which is the
reason that our bikes and scooters are having dissipative brakes.

Approximate costing of the project: -

S.NO. NAME OF EQUIPMENTS QUANTITY APPROXIMATE PRICE(RS)

1. Rotating wheel 1 500
2. Flywheel 1 500
3. Brake Wheels 2 200
4. Levers 4 200
5. Battery (12V) 1 800
6. Brake paddle 1 50
7. Frame 1 1000
8. Wires 1 100
9. Bearings 3 200
10. Motors 3 600
11. Fasteners 150
12. Spring 1 60
13. Shaft 1 200
14. Crank paddle 1 200
Total 4760/-

Name of Supervisers: -

1. Dr. Sunand Kumar

2. Dr. Mohit Pant
3. Mr. Aman Heera

Group No.: - 2nd (second)

Name of Students: -

1. Mohit Singh (14303)

2. Gourav Mittal (14352)
3. Arvind Rathore (14309)
4. Shambhu Sharan kumar (14379)