Climate change, rising energy prices and advances in power electronics, storage and drive technology are rapidly advancing the electrification of mobile machines. However, the design of such systems remains complex – from the choice of drive concept (diesel-electric, hybrid, fully electric) to the optimal selection of components.
Our approach:
The analysis of power flows enables a systematic and open-ended pre-selection. This allows different powertrains to be compared and their optimal configuration to be determined – a decisive step towards economical and sustainable mobility.
Case study straddle carrier:
A hybrid powertrain combines a diesel generator and battery, connected via a high-voltage DC link. The comparison with diesel-electric and fully electric alternatives shows:
- Efficiency through stable DC link voltage (active rectifiers)
- Influence of recuperation and losses
- Reduced effort in detailed planning
The method offers:
- Optimisation without assumptions about operations management
- Integration into economic analyses
- Basis for dynamic operating strategies
With this approach, we are creating a basis for the intelligent electrification of mobile machines that combines cost, efficiency and sustainability.
Contact Armin Schmiegel for further details.
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