tbh, the amount of extra weight needed for the batteries, would negate the extra couple of Bhp a low-boost incease would offer.
An example of an actual working electric supercharger:
Note the size of the motors, compared to the 'charger... it's a TINY little thing!!
Mind you, a couple of lads on my course, want to design a full engine, from scratch... including making it :? Funny part is, there's very little they really know about engines.... or how unrealistic their project would be
A good project to look into, would be to look into a way of getting power from the exhaust heat. Something along the lines of a Sterling Engine, to run a small alternator - you could then possibly disconnect the alternator, to save a couple of bhp, and increase economy.
Lots of maths involved, and improving economy is something a LOT of companies are looking into, so would look great at an interview!
An example of an actual working electric supercharger:
Note the size of the motors, compared to the 'charger... it's a TINY little thing!!
Mind you, a couple of lads on my course, want to design a full engine, from scratch... including making it :? Funny part is, there's very little they really know about engines.... or how unrealistic their project would be
A good project to look into, would be to look into a way of getting power from the exhaust heat. Something along the lines of a Sterling Engine, to run a small alternator - you could then possibly disconnect the alternator, to save a couple of bhp, and increase economy.
Lots of maths involved, and improving economy is something a LOT of companies are looking into, so would look great at an interview!
