ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H)
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ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H) is the hybrid energy recovery system in Formula 1 cars that captures and redeploys kinetic and heat energy to boost performance and efficiency.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Formula 1 power unit component
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hybrid energy recovery system ⓘ |
| captures |
braking energy
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exhaust heat energy ⓘ heat energy ⓘ kinetic energy ⓘ |
| consistsOf |
MGU-H
NERFINISHED
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MGU-K NERFINISHED ⓘ control electronics ⓘ energy store ⓘ |
| controlledBy | power unit control electronics ⓘ |
| energyFlow |
MGU-H to MGU-K
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MGU-H to energy store ⓘ MGU-K to energy store ⓘ |
| energyStoreType |
electrochemical energy store
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lithium-ion battery ⓘ |
| impact |
affects race strategy
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enables smaller fuel loads ⓘ increases overall power unit efficiency ⓘ influences car packaging and cooling ⓘ |
| introducedIn | 2014 Formula 1 season NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maximumMGU-KEnergyPerLap | 4 MJ ⓘ |
| maximumMGU-KPowerOutput |
120 kW
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approximately 160 horsepower ⓘ |
| maximumMGU-KRecoveryPerLap | 2 MJ ⓘ |
| MGU-HFunction |
can charge the energy store
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can send energy directly to MGU-K ⓘ controls turbocharger speed ⓘ recovers energy from exhaust-driven turbocharger ⓘ reduces turbo lag ⓘ |
| MGU-HRole | motor generator on turbocharger shaft ⓘ |
| MGU-KFunction |
provides electric power to drive rear wheels
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recovers kinetic energy under braking ⓘ |
| MGU-KRole | motor generator on crankshaft or gearbox ⓘ |
| partOf | Formula 1 hybrid power unit NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
boost performance
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improve fuel efficiency ⓘ reduce fuel consumption ⓘ support downsized turbocharged engines ⓘ |
| redeploys | stored electrical energy ⓘ |
| regulatedBy | FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| replaced | KERS ⓘ |
| requires | complex thermal management ⓘ |
| status | mandatory component of F1 hybrid era power units ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Formula 1 constructors
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Formula 1 engine manufacturers ⓘ |
| usedIn |
FIA Formula One World Championship
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Formula 1 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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