Fuel consumption analysis of hybrid excavator using electric swing motor

Daeheung Lee, Namwook Kim, Howon Seo, Suk Won Cha, Wonsik Lim

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Abstract

This study evaluates the effect of hybridization on excavator when the hydraulic swing motor of a conventional excavator is replaced by an electric motor. The powertrain structure and the working environment of the conventional system are introduced, and the fuel consumption of the conventional excavator is obtained from experimental data for four specific working schedules. Two structures of hybrid excavators are introduced, and the best fuel consumption is solved by Dynamic Programming, which guarantees the minimum fuel consumption for the same schedules. The results showed that the fuel consumption of the hybrid excavator can be saved by about 9∼17% depending on the working schedules and that the fuel consumption decreases as more electrical power of swing motor is used for rotation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition 2009, EVS 24
Pages879-886
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2009
Event24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition 2009, EVS 24 - Stavanger, Norway
Duration: 13 May 200916 May 2009

Publication series

Name24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition 2009, EVS 24
Volume2

Conference

Conference24th International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition 2009, EVS 24
Country/TerritoryNorway
CityStavanger
Period13/05/0916/05/09

Keywords

  • Electricity
  • Energy consumption
  • Optimization
  • Simulation
  • State of charge

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