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Abstract
This paper outlines an approach to integrating electric vehicle (EV) charging systems to existing low voltage direct current (LVDC) public electrical transport infrastructure. Existing utility networks face challenges of accommodating a multitude of new connections associated with the adoption of EV charging infrastructure but when present, electrical light rail or tram networks represent a good opportunity to provide fast construction and less disruptive city centre charging implementation. Light rail network operation requires immediate power capacity to be available from any point on the network but if this margin were to be relaxed it opens up opportunities for sharing the available capacity with EV charging systems. This paper presents an electrical capacity assessment based on four separate charging control strategies applied to the public tram system in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland. The results of these studies, earthing and wider system protection requirements are considered and
preliminary findings made.
preliminary findings made.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 20 May 2019 |
Event | 2019 3rd IEEE International Conference on DC Microgrids (ICDCM) - , Japan Duration: 20 May 2019 → 23 May 2019 https://power.aitech.ac.jp/ICDCM2019/ |
Conference
Conference | 2019 3rd IEEE International Conference on DC Microgrids (ICDCM) |
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Country | Japan |
Period | 20/05/19 → 23/05/19 |
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Keywords
- LVDC
- trams
- light rail
- charging infrastructure
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Projects
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Power Networks and Smart Grids | Hunter, Lewis
Booth, C., Finney, S. & Hunter, L.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/15 → 31/07/20
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated