St. Francis Institute of Technology, Borivali (W.), Mumbai .

TE Mechanical Engineering
Poster Presentation on Mini Project entitled
Group No.
“A.C. In Electric Vehicle and Optimizing for Extended Range” 03

305 - Rudra Khanolkar, 306 - Tristan Malekar, 311-Sarthak Sawant

Guided by: Prof. Yunus Dalal

Introduction Optimizing Techniques for extended range Conclusion

• Air conditioning systems in electric vehicles (EVs) • Energy Challenge: A/C consumes significant battery
are critical for passenger comfort but also power, reducing EV range.
significantly impact energy consumption and
vehicle range. • Optimization Tech: TEC, Solar A/C, Metal Hydride
Cooling, and Zonal A/C enhance efficiency.
• Air conditioning can consume 30% to 50% of the
total stored energy in EVs, which directly affects • COP Enhancement: Improved compressor, condenser,
the vehicle's range, typically between 100 to 300 and refrigerant boost performance.
km per charge
• Load Reduction: Solar glazing, pre-conditioning,
• The issue of high energy consumption by air
recycled air, and insulation minimize energy use.
conditioning in EVs has led to the development of
several optimization techniques to enhance • Airflow Optimization: Nozzle positioning and
vehicle performance while maintaining the distribution improve cooling.
efficiency and comfort of the air conditioning
system. • Sustainable Future: Advanced A/C solutions ensure
comfort without compromising range.
Impact of AC on Vehicle Energy Use
Cooling and Heating Systems References
• Thermoelectric Cooling: Uses the
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systems like compressor.
• Solar A/C: Uses solar panels to generate electricity or heat to cool indoor spaces, making
it an eco-friendly and energy-efficient alternative to traditional AC systems. Solar ACs
reduce dependency on grid electricity and help lower energy bills.
• Metal Hydride AC (MHAC): Uses the hydrogen adsorption and desorption
properties of metal hydrides to produce refrigeration or air conditioning. It is a
thermally driven system that typically operates using waste heat or renewable energy
sources like solar thermal energy.