This year, I'm attempting to document the entire design process of a Formula Student accumulator, for use at FSUK 2023. As a result, this accumulator will be designed to the specifications outlined by the IMechE. Just a heads up - I'm a second year undergraduate, so don't have the wealth of experience that you may find from more experienced automotive engineers. Underlined headings indicate they are topics I have covered so far. If you have any queries or suggestions - please feel free to contact me.

The Task At Hand

0.1 - Previous Learning Experiences

0.2 - Accumulator Targets

Batteries

1.1 - Cell Chemistry

1.2 - Cell Type

1.3 - Chosen Module

Accumulator Overview

2.1 - Regenerative Braking Calculations

2.2 - Regenerative Braking System

2.3 - Module Layout

2.4 - Segment Layout

2.5 - Accumulator Specification

Segment Design

3.1 - Busbars

3.2 - Segment Casing

3.3 - Segment Wiring

Material Evaluation

4.1 - Insulation Material

4.2 - TSAC Casing Materials

HV Componentry

5.1 - HV Cables

5.2 - Accumulator Isolation Relays

5.3 - Fuses

5.4 - Accumulator Management System

HV Circuits

6.1 - Precharge Circuit

6.2 - Discharge Circuit

6.3 - Safety Critical Circuits

Cooling

7.1 - Air Cooling Evolutions

7.2 - Other Cooling Methods

TSAC Design

8.1 - HV Componentry Layout

8.2 - Final TSAC Design

HV Distribution Box

9.1 - Distribution Componentry Layout

9.2 - Final HV Distribution Box Design