F1 Mechanický systém ukládání energie

How do F1 cars use energy?

F1 cars harvest energy using the energy recovery system, made up of the MGU-K connected to the crankshaft and the MGU-H in the turbocharger. These motor generator units harvest waste energy lost under braking as kinetic energy, and as heat lost in the exhaust gases, and this energy can be used in various ways.

What ers do Formula 1 cars use?

These days, Formula 1 cars use two different ERS: the MGU-H, which harvests thermal energy from the car's exhaust/turbo, and the MGU-K, which is an evolution of the original KERS. Let's now take a look at these two systems and explain what exactly they do and how they work.

How does a Formula 1 engine work?

Now, the MGU-H. In a Formula 1 car, the MGU-H is basically an electrical motor/generator that is attached to the turbocharger in between the turbine and the compressor. So the MGU-H contains a series of magnets, which spin around each other when exhaust enters the MGU-H. This is what actually generates electrical power.

Will F1 cars rely on MGU-K systems in 2026?

From 2026, the cars will depend on MGU-K systems for energy recovery, and we will see in time just how well they do it! The ERS system in an F1 car is very complex, and it’s made up of various different components.

When did F1 start capturing kinetic energy?

While F1 started to capture kinetic energy of the cars braking in 2009 with the introduction of the KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) as a sort of primitive hybrid boost, the heat that the engines developed was exhausted out the backs of the cars. The AMG F1 M12 E Performance power unit in the back of the 2021 Williams FW43. Via: Autosport.

What is the MGU-K on an F1 car?

The MGU-K on an F1 car is the Motor Generator Unit Kinetic. This is connected to the rear wheels of the car, and it recovers waste energy when the car decelerates.