Implementation of an Electric Motor for Light River Transportation Units

Abstract

Abstract The fluvial transport is the way that allows the development of the communities in post of improve the communication, but its use with combustion engines causes an environmental impact and damage to the ecosystem by emitions, noise pollution or oil spill. In fact, to finding other alternatives to improve operating conditions and reduce environmental impact, the application of electric motors being a new alternative for river transport. In this design, two direct current motors will applied, such as the propulsion of an environmentally friendly light boat coupled with a set of energy accumulators that supply the propulsion system. The applied motors and the type of battery used indicate in the design characteristics. This analysis shows the results obtained in the simulations and designs of the boat in relation to the resistance generated by the displacement in the water and the aerodynamic flow conditions.

Keywords

• river propulsion, electric