Analysis of the influence of substitute fuels on properties operating conditions of military hybrid drive systems

Despite the undoubted advantages of electric drives, the mass and volume energy density of chemical batteries makes it difficult to rely solely on cheap and green electricity in many applications such as airplanes, long-distance trains, ocean-going vessels and heavy equipment. The answer combining the advantages of EV and ICE are hybrid drives. Hybrid electric drives have also found their use in military applications thanks to, among others, the quiet operation of the system in EV mode, which may be a key advantage in some combat applications, e.g. urban areas. The range of a small hybrid vehicle extended by the use of ICE increases its operational capabilities. Hybrid systems can also use alternative hydrocarbon fuels. The aim of the work was to determine the impact of alternative fuels, potentially the most available on the modern battlefield, on the performance of the hybrid drive system of a wheeled military platform intended for operation in urban areas. The experiment showed that alternative fuels such as F-34 and Jet A-1 are compatible, but may result in increased fuel consumption, reduced energy efficiency and negative environmental impact due to higher exhaust emissions.

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Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025).