Project Solaris
Race to the Future
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Technical Details "Project Solaris"
Mechanical
The
mechanical systems of a solar car are generally simple in concept, but they
are designed to minimize friction and weight while maintaining the strength
needed to handle the various road conditions. The mechanical systems include
the suspension, brakes, steering,
wheels, and tires. The drive train
will consist of the electric Hub motor which is connected directly
to the rim of the tyre. The main goals when designing the body are to minimize
the aerodynamic drag, maximize the exposure to solar insolation, minimize
weight, and maximize safety. The weight of the car is approx. 350 kg. The
exterior of the car is deliberately made of Fiber Reinforced Plastic.
Electrical
The heart of our solar car is the electrical system which is made up of batteries and power electronics. The electrical system controls and manages all the power that enters and exits the system.The electrical components include a 1500w dc brush less hub motor ,a motor controller ,peak power controller and other parts. The battery used is a set of Lead acid Gel VRLA batteries giving a voltage of about 48V at 60Ah(12 volt contributed by a single battery). The batteries are used as a backup when the solar intensity is less.The solar array is the vehicle's only source of power during the cross-country Race. The Solar array is made up of many (often several hundred) photovoltaic solar cells that convert the sun's energy into electricity.
Aims of The Project
1. Develop easily available and low cost technology.
2. Create an awakening in the country about solar technology through electronic and print media.
3. Become one of the very few teams from Asia to participate in the event and test our vehicle in front of the world media.
4. Develop technical skills of the Indian engineering students by providing them the technical know-how and giving them practical experience.
5. Develop management skills, both human and resource management and inculcate desirable qualities like communication and leadership, apart from ability to work as a team.
6. Develop technical skills in the field of solar technology, dynamics, machine design, automobile design etc.
7. Gain practical experience in design and fabrication.
8. Represent India and Asia on a world platform.
9. To win maximum awards in the PANASONIC WORLD SOLAR CHALLENGE 2007.