The research on hybrid electric power system for renewable energy UAVs

Shang Tao Shi, Li Liu, Xiao Hui Zhang, Meng Yao Du

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Abstract

More and more attention is paid to the pollution and emission issues in aviation, renewable energy is applied on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Solar and hydrogen energy were used in the hybrid power system to achieve the goals of zero-emission and long endurance. The power system was carefully designed to maximize its efficiency. The connection among solar cells, fuel cells and lithium batteries which were used in power system was discussed. The coupling relationship among propeller, motor and batteries (including solar cells, fuel cells and lithium batteries) was studied. The effects of power system configuration on system efficiency were analyzed. The results show that well-matched propeller, motor and batteries can effectively improve the power system efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplied Power and Energy Technology II
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd.
Pages367-371
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9783038352082
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event2nd International Conference on Advances in Energy and Environmental Science, ICAEES 2014 - Guangzhou, China
Duration: 21 Jun 201422 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume1008-1009
ISSN (Print)1022-6680
ISSN (Electronic)1662-8985

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Advances in Energy and Environmental Science, ICAEES 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityGuangzhou
Period21/06/1422/06/14

Keywords

  • Hybrid power
  • Power system configuration
  • Renewable energy
  • UAVs

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