A REVIEW PAPER ON ELECTRIC GO-KART

A REVIEW PAPER ON ELECTRIC GO-KART

S Madhu1, C Narender Yadav2, S Karthik Reddy3, S Nithin Kumar4

1Assistant Professor, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India

2B.E U. G (IV year), Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India

3B.E U. G (IV year), Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India

4B.E U. G (IV year), Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India

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Abstract - Go-Kart is a racing vehicle having very low ground clearance and can be work on only flat racing circuits. This paper concentrates on explaining the engineering behind designing of a safe, rigid and torsional free frame, well-mounted power train along with braking and steering system. We approached our design by considering all possible alternatives for a system and modelling them in SOLIDWORKS. The design process of the vehicle is iterative and is based on various engineering and reverse engineering processes depending upon the availability, cost and other such factors. The design objectives, set out to be achieved were four simple goals applied to every component of the vehicle: durable, Safety & ergonomics, lightweight and high performance. All the parameters like Reliability, safety, Cost, Performance, aesthetics, ergonomics, Standard dimensions & material were also taken in consideration on the same time. Also, while designing every individual part DFMEA and DVP has been done which improved our quality standard, factor of safety and other safety parameters also. The designed go-kart is able to withstand against any adverse condition on road as each component is designed specifically considering all types of failures and safety issues.

This study focuses on the design and implementation of electrical powertrain of an E-kart that will be used in Student Motorsport Racing competitions. This work mainly focuses on the design and implementation of electrical powertrain using high density of Lithium-Ion Battery Technology. The kart is built keeping in mind all the safety concerns that are involved in building an EV. The aim of study is the preliminary sizing of the main components of electrical powertrain for satisfying the performance requirements in the event and be the best in terms of performance, reliability and safety. The study shows the optimal design procedure on basis of fixed racetrack identifying the speed profile, output mechanical power to the wheel, considering all the resistive forces experienced by the kart and energy required to sufficiently run the kart throughout the series of dynamic events in the competition

Key Words:  Electric, Powertrain, Lithium-ion, Electric kart, Solid works, Ansys, FEA.