PORTABLE, SOLAR-POWERED CHARGING SYSTEM FOR BLACKLIGHT TRAPS

1992 ◽  
Vol 124 (3) ◽  
pp. 553-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.H. Gerber ◽  
J. Walkof ◽  
D. Juskiw

Blacklight traps (BLT) are commonly used in trapping and monitoring systems (Harding et al. 1966), employing either a 12-V battery or commercial alternating current as the power source. Both power systems have major disadvantages. Batteries need to be recharged frequently (every 2–3 days), and the commercial alternating current system often restricts the BLT to locations that are not well suited for trapping or monitoring. We describe here a portable, solar-powered charging system for 12-V batteries, which we developed to overcome the disadvantages of these power systems.

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-111
Author(s):  
Kamal Singh ◽  
Anjanee Kumar Mishra ◽  
Bhim Singh ◽  
Kuldeep Sahay

Abstract This work is targeted to design an economical and self-reliant solar-powered battery charging scheme for light electric vehicles (LEV’s). The single-ended primary inductance converter (SEPIC) is utilized to enhance the performance of solar power and battery charging at various solar irradiances. Various unique attributes of a SEPIC converter offer the effective charging arrangement for a self-reliant off-board charging system. Further, the continuous conduction mode (CCM) function of the converter minimizes the elementary stress and keeps to maintain the minimum ripples in solar output parameters. A novel maximum power point tracking (MPPT) approach executed in the designed system requires only the battery current to track the maximum power point (MPP) at various weather situations. Both the simulated and real-time behaviors of the developed scheme are examined utilizing a battery pack of 24 V and 100 Ah ratings. These responses verify the appropriateness of the designed system for an efficient off-board charging system for LEV’s.


2020 ◽  
pp. 137-155
Author(s):  
Stephen W. Fardo ◽  
Dale R. Patrick

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Václav Cempírek ◽  
Iwona Rybicka ◽  
Ivica Ljubaj

Abstract The paper deals with specific aspects regarding the current development trends of electromobility in the context of road freight transport. The current system of electric vehicles for road freight transport and the relevant investigations are based on the experience with operating trolleybuses, which have the same power supply of traction motors from the overhead traction line by means of traction pantographs. As for the future, it has not been decided yet which electromobility-related power system will be used in practice, whether the supply of electric motors from traction lines or battery packs. In the introductory chapters, the manuscript discusses the fundamental information regarding the electromobility, current projects dealing with this issue, individual aspects and attributes related to these existing power systems, and their advantages and disadvantages in terms of their usage. In the most important part of the manuscript, the adequate evaluation is performed, as well as very recommendations for future research in a given topic are proposed.


Probably 80% of all testing performed in electrical power systems is related to the verification of insulation quality. This chapter briefly describes the fundamental concepts of insulation testing including – insulation behavior, types of tests, and some test procedures. Most electrical equipment in utility, industrial, and commercial power systems uses either 50 or 60 Hz alternating current. Because of this, the use of an alternating current source to test insulation would appear to be the logical choice. However, as will be described a little later, insulation systems are extremely capacitive. For this and other reasons, DC has found a large niche in the technology. Before we can really evaluate the value of one system as opposed to the other (e.g. AC vs DC), let us examine how each type of voltage affects insulation. Testing of underground power cables are reported by NS161. (2014). IEC 6038. (1979). IEC Standard 60228. (1979). IEC60229. (2007). IEC60230. (1974). IEC60233. (1981). IEC 60332 (1974). IEC 6071 (2008). IEC 60270. (2000), IEC 60287. (2002).


IEEE Access ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 98136-98143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bingkun Shi ◽  
Fuyuan Yang ◽  
Shidong Wang ◽  
Minggao Ouyang

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