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Title
Alternative Energy Testbed Electric Vehicle and Thermal Management System Investigation
Author
Gregg, Christopher B
Degree
Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Mechanical Engineering (Engineering), 2007.
Advisor
Gregory G Kremer
Pages
91p.
Abstract
Methodology of and details on designing, constructing, and testing an efficient low power electric vehicle for alternative energy testing purposes. Experimental analysis of the drive motor operating temperature to determine feasibility of a thermal management system to preheat ammonia for improved efficiency of an electro-chemical reformer. Description of steps taken in preparation for the eventual inclusion of a hydrogen fuel cell and ammonia electrochemical reformer.
Subject Headings
Engineering, Mechanical
Keywords
Thermal Management System; Electric Motors; Efficiency; Electric Vehicles

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