Modelling, Simulation and Characterization of a Supercapacitor in Automotive Applications
Vincenzo Castiglia, Nicola Campagna, Antonino Oscar Di Tommaso, Rosario Miceli, Filippo Pellitteri, C. Puccio, Fabio Viola
Abstract
The energy storage is one of the most discussed topics among Electrical Vehicles (EVs) research. Currently, supercapacitors (SCs) are collecting even more attention due to their unique features such as high-power density, high life cycle and lack of maintenance. In this paper, a supercapacitor model suitable for the simulation in automotive applications is identified. The model parameters are estimated and used to simulate the behaviour of a commercial SCs bank in different operating conditions. The model is finally validated considering experimental results.
Topics & Concepts
SupercapacitorAutomotive industryAutomotive engineeringEnergy storageComputer sciencePower (physics)Characterization (materials science)Driving cycleEnergy densityPower densityReliability engineeringEngineeringElectric vehicleMaterials scienceCapacitanceElectrodeNanotechnologyEngineering physicsAerospace engineeringPhysical chemistryPhysicsQuantum mechanicsChemistryElectric and Hybrid Vehicle TechnologiesSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationAdvanced Battery Technologies Research