Forklift energy storage device introduction

How can a forklift with electric lifting device improve energy management?

We also proposed energy management strategy development of a forklift with electric lifting device to achieve a system that can be controlled easily with different speeds up and down, and at the same time, recover as much energy as possible in the downward movement and braking, which used supercapacitor as the energy storage system.

Can a battery-EC storage system improve performance of an electric forklift?

In this specific application, the use of composed (hybrid) battery-EC storage systems is able to improve performances (availability, durability, range, and much more) of the electric forklift, as already proposed by Komatsu in its commercial ARION electric forklifts.

Should electric forklifts be used for hybrid battery-EC storage systems?

The choice of an electric forklift for the application of hybrid battery-EC storage systems has been motivated by the availability of experimental data and preliminary studies on lead-acid batteries [ 16 – 21] and on the introduction on the market of a commercial electric forklift with a hybrid storage system.

What is a hybrid electric storage system for forklifts?

The battery discharged 30% less in the presence of the SCs, which represented are markably higher vehicle ranges (or battery life). A hybrid electrical storage system for forklifts was realised by combining lead acid batteries and SC.

Is a lithium-ion battery/supercapacitor hybrid energy storage system suitable for a forklift?

The suggested solution is well suited for forklifts which continuously start, stop, lift up and lower down heavy loads. This paper presents the sizing of a lithium-ion battery/supercapacitor hybrid energy storage system for a forklift vehicle, using the normalized Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI) drive cycle.

How does a forklift energy management strategy work?

Energy Management Strategy Once the battery is sized, its weight is added to the forklift and a new power requirement is calculated. This power needs to be shared into the battery (Pbat) and the supercapacitor (Psc).