Regenerative Braking System
What is Regenerative braking System?
Regenerative braking system helps in recycling energy in a car.
When you press the brake pedal, instead of converting the car’s kinetic energy into heat and wasting it, regenerative braking systems capture some of that energy which it sends back to the car’s battery or electrical system to store and reuse later. This improves efficiency and extends the driving range in electric and hybrid vehicles. It’s like giving the car energy boosts every time you slow down or stop.
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How does Regenerative braking System work?
In an electric car when you press the brake pedal equipped with regenerative braking, sensors detect that you’re slowing down or stopping.
Capture Energy:
These sensors tell the electric motors in the car to start working in reverse, capturing the energy from the moving wheels instead of using energy to make the car move forward.
Turn Motion into Power:
These motors now act like generators which convert the captured kinetic energy produced from braking into the electrical energy.
Store for Later:
This generated electricity is sent back to the car’s battery, where it’s stored up for later use.
Reuse the Energy:
Later on, the car reuses this stored electricity to power the electric motors and get moving or to do other tasks such as powering headlights, mobile charging, etc.
Working Diagram:
With the help of this understanding, you can make your own Regenerative braking System using our DIY Kit.
Difference between Traditional & Regenerative Braking System
Traditional braking system
When you press the brake pedal, it activates brake pads that press against the wheels, creating friction. This friction slows down the car by converting the car’s kinetic energy (motion) into heat energy, which is then dissipated into the air i.e., it gets wasted.
Regenerative Braking System:
When you press the brake pedal, the electric motors in the car start working in reverse. These motors act like generators & capture the kinetic energy from the moving wheels.
This captured energy is converted into electricity and is then sent back to the car’s battery to be stored which is used later to help power the car i.e., energy is conserved.
Conclusion:
Traditional braking converts kinetic energy into heat and wastes it, while regenerative braking captures that energy and recycles it back into the car’s electrical system by conserving it.
What are the components used?
- Rechargeable Batteries
- 1000 RPM DC Gear Motor
- DC Motor for Generator
- LM7805 Voltage Regulator
- Zero PCB
- Wheels
- Wires
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