Learn how regenerative braking systems work.

0:00 Introduction
0:50 Components involved
1:25 Motor Rotor
1:56 Motor Stator
2:15 Stator connections
3:40 Electromagnetic induction example #1
5:19 Electromagnetic induction example #2
6:20 PicoScope oscilloscope 3-phase stator output measurement
8:50 PicoScope oscilloscope 3-phase stator output waveform interpretation
12:15 MUST-SEE! Electric motor loading (braking) example
14:10 MUST-SEE! Letting the smoke out
14:40 Regenerative braking electrical/mechanical summary
17:30 Transmission shifter "B" Braking position
18:28 Negative torque
19:39 MUST SEE! MG1 driving MG2 with 3-phase induced voltages
22:20 The reverse motor rotation
22:45 Low voltage efficiencies
23:49 Video summary

Hybrid and EV Regenerative Braking Systems

Weber State University (WSU) - Department of Automotive Technology - Ardell Brown Technology Wing - Transmission Lab.

This episode covers the transaxle portion of the regenerative braking systems found on most hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles. Regenerative braking systems use inverter-controlled electric motor(s) alone or in conjunction with the hydraulic brake system to slow the vehicle.

There is also an inverter portion of regenerative braking. Without the inverter (through the drive IGBTs) providing an opposing voltage to the voltage induced in the motor stators during deceleration, the charge rate would be at a maximum (The path to the battery would be: motor stator, to diode rectifier bridge, to boost reactor coil (if equipped), to the battery).
The opposing voltage provided by the inverter can:
1. Cancel out the voltage induced on the MG stator (no battery charging).
2. Not oppose it at all (maximum battery charging).
3. Provide a variable voltage to partially oppose the voltage induced on the MG stator (acting like a variable resistance providing a variable battery charge rate).


This video helps cover content related to the 2017 National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Master Automobile Service Technology (MAST) Standard task 5.G.2 "Describe the operation of a regenerative braking system."

This topic is taught as part of our 4-year bachelor's degree program. For more information on the Weber Automotive program, visit: http://www.weber.edu/automotive

Special thank you to my friend, Matt Proctor, for the motor loading demonstration idea!

This video was created and edited by Professor John D. Kelly at WSU. For a full biography, see http://www.weber.edu/automotive/J_Kel...

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