Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering Vol. 3(4), pp. 122 - 130
DOI: 10.13189/ujme.2015.030402
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Designing, Building of Solar Race Car for the World Solar Challenge (Phase I)

Nader A. Nader ^*, Mohammad Ghoneim , Rami S. Alsayed
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, KSA

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this project is to design and build a solar race car for the world solar challenge. Three main goals were targeted for the competition: lightweight, aerodynamics, and efficiency. The renewable energy is becoming an alternative source for the fossil fuel. Solar energy in particular is abundant all year round within the Kingdome of Saudi Arabia. It is vital for the whole community to utilize this free energy into many areas such as power generation and building of solar cars. As many studies pointed out that the consumption of oil within the Kingdome is an alarming four million barrel per day. Most of it goes to generate electricity and gasoline for the cars. The car speed initially was tested at 70 km/hr and is expected to double for the world solar challenge race. The traveling distance covered will be about 3000 km. The body and chassis of the car were manufactured from fiber glass and aerospace aluminum material. Moreover, a system AC motors were designed, manufactured and assembled accompanied by gearbox, steering, axle, bearings, suspension system. Semi flexible solar panels were installed with power trackers and instrumentation. One driver was accommodated with a car net weight of 300 Kg.

KEYWORDS
Solar Car Design, Solar Race Car, Solar Energy, World Solar Challenge

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Nader A. Nader , Mohammad Ghoneim , Rami S. Alsayed , "Designing, Building of Solar Race Car for the World Solar Challenge (Phase I)," Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 122 - 130, 2015. DOI: 10.13189/ujme.2015.030402.

(b). APA Format:
Nader A. Nader , Mohammad Ghoneim , Rami S. Alsayed (2015). Designing, Building of Solar Race Car for the World Solar Challenge (Phase I). Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 3(4), 122 - 130. DOI: 10.13189/ujme.2015.030402.