Individual Project (Lopez, Carlos Alejandro D., 2011-78146, THX)

Lopez, Carlos Alejandro D.

2011-78146

THX

                                                                  K.E.R.S. System

            K.E.R.S. or Kinetic Energy Recovery System, was introduced to the sport of Formula 1 since 2009 and was a mainstay from 2012. The K.E.R.S. in F1 works by harnessing waste energy created when braking and transforms it into electrical energy, providing additional power to the F1 car’s drivetrain and engine.

            The technology has been used in the first EV (Electric Vehicles) since 1832, but due to the expensive technology of making batteries big and strong enough to harness and transform kinetic energy, the development was slow.

            With the advancement in technology and production of components, EV’s and K.E.R.S. motors are more common nowadays. Manufacturers from Asia, Europe and the United States continue to develop this technology to lessen the amount of pollution we produce by using oil and gas.

Reference:

http://inventors.about.com/od/estartinventions/a/History-Of-Electric-Vehicles.htm

http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/understanding_the_sport/8763.html

http://www.formulaeracing.com/?p=45

Images were rendered by me using Keyshot by Luxion.

3D models for motor and capacitor were downloaded from Grabcad.com