Maximising Diesel Generator Fuel Efficiency with LTO Battery Integration

Authors

Miloš Beković
University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2454-4822
Primož Sukič
University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3529-2977
Matej Pintarič
University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1513-7267
Luka Petrič
University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Gorazd Štumberger
University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0884-6559

Synopsis

Diesel generators are indispensable in areas lacking electricity infrastructure or requiring alternative power sources. However, while they offer significant advantages, they also suffer notable drawbacks, particularly in fuel efficiency during lower loads. Typically, generators operate in tandem with load profiles, resulting in inefficient operation during reduced loads. This article proposes a solution by integrating generator operation with a battery system. By combining the generator with batteries during periods of lower efficiency, we aim to enhance overall system efficiency.

Author Biographies

Miloš Beković, University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: milos.bekovic@um.si

Primož Sukič, University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: p.sukic@um.si

Matej Pintarič, University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: matej.pintaric1@um.si

Luka Petrič, University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: luka.petric@student.um.si

Gorazd Štumberger, University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Maribor, Slovenia. E-pošmail: gorazd.stumberger@um.si

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Published

May 14, 2025

How to Cite

Maximising Diesel Generator Fuel Efficiency with LTO Battery Integration. (2025). In XXVIII. Symposium Electromagnetic Phenomena in Nonlinear Circuits (EPNC 2024): Conference Proceedings (pp. 211-216). University of Maribor Press. https://press.um.si/index.php/ump/catalog/book/963/chapter/482