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An Intelligent Control System for an Electrically Power Assisted Cycle (EPAC)

Venura Subuddhika Chandraprabha Dissanayake1, Risira Erantha Kannangara1, Muthukudaarachchige Uvindu Bigumjith Dias1, Asitha Lakruwan Kulasekera1 and Nirosh Jayaweera1
  • 1 University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Abstract

This paper is focused on proposing an enhanced controller for a hybrid drive mechanism in an Electrically Power Assisted Cycle (EPAC) to improve the battery energy utilization while maintaining the rider’s physical comfort. A real time data acquisition system was set up on a conventional bicycle using sensors and interfacing modules to verify the operating parameters. A fuzzy logic based novel control algorithm was developed upon the acquired data, to overcome the limitations in proportional assist control aided EPACs. The fuzzy controller was implemented using a novel ‘iControl’ algorithm. The developed control algorithm was installed on the newly developed EPAC and practically implemented. The developed algorithm showed the capability to improve range via better energy utilization and maintain rider comfort at the same time.

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Volume 11 No. 2, 2018, 986-995

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2018.986.995

Submitted On: 14 May 2018 Published On: 4 June 2018

How to Cite: Chandraprabha Dissanayake, V. S., Kannangara, R. E., Bigumjith Dias, M. U., Kulasekera, A. L. & Jayaweera, N. (2018). An Intelligent Control System for an Electrically Power Assisted Cycle (EPAC). American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 11(2), 986-995. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajeassp.2018.986.995

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Keywords

  • Cycle
  • Hybrid Drive
  • Intelligent Control
  • Physical Comfort
  • Power Assist