{"title":"Power losses reduction in an electric traction drive at partial load operation","authors":"E. Knischourek, K. Muehlbauer, D. Gerling","doi":"10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183196","url":null,"abstract":"This paper shows ways of improving the efficiency of the electric traction drive in a battery electric vehicle at partial load operation referring to electric machine and power electronics. Improved components are compared to those typically used in an electric vehicle in terms of energy efficiency. Further advantages, economic impact and optimization strategies of the newly developed components are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":134818,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115038614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"SmartParks for short term power flow control in smart grids","authors":"G. Venayagamoorthy","doi":"10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183288","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183288","url":null,"abstract":"Among other functions, the smart grid is a vehicle to maximize the penetration of wind power by exploiting the use of energy storage devices in order to maximize the utilization of renewable energy and bring about maximum reduction in emissions. Large number of electric vehicles in a parking lot enabled to carry out vehicle-to-grid (V2G) transactions has been termed as a `SmartPark' by the author. The use of vehicle-to-grid technology, information technology and advanced computational methods can provide short term real and reactive power support to overcome the drawback of the intermittent nature of renewable sources of electricity. This paper presents the intelligent control of SmartParks to enhance a smart grid's capability to compensate and mitigate active and reactive power fluctuations caused by the variability in wind power penetration in selected transmission lines and network buses.","PeriodicalId":134818,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123684733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Accelerated design and optimization of battery management systems using HIL simulation and Rapid Control Prototyping","authors":"R. Subramanian, P. Venhovens, B. Keane","doi":"10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183235","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the use of Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) simulation and Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP) tools for the accelerated design and optimization of battery management systems (BMS) typically found in hybrid/electric vehicles. The BMS is an electronic system that manages a rechargeable battery pack. Its functions include monitoring the cell/pack voltage, current, temperature, state-of-charge, depth-of-discharge, and state-of-health. Besides reporting this data to a supervisory (powertrain) controller, the BMS protects the battery by preventing it from operating outside its safe operating range and balancing the individual cells. Programming, testing and validation of the BMS with real batteries is a time-consuming, expensive and potentially dangerous operation since physical batteries needs to be discharged and re-charged for every development iteration. With the help of virtual batteries models as part of a HIL simulation, the BMS algorithm can be developed, calibrated and validated in a very secure and time-efficient manner resulting in a significant product development time reduction.","PeriodicalId":134818,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123964976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Electric Vehicle energy storage management for Renewable Energy Sources exploitation","authors":"A. Damiano, I. Marongiu, M. Porru, A. Serpi","doi":"10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183274","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183274","url":null,"abstract":"A novel management strategy for Electric Vehicles (EVs) storage systems is proposed in this paper. It aims to enhance the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) exploitation hour by hour, but prioritizing the EV mobility requirements. A mathematical modelling of the mobility system is firstly developed in order to estimate, hour by hour, the amount of EVs available to exchange energy with the electric grid, together with the average state of charge of their corresponding batteries. Then, a management strategy is properly introduced in order to increase the RES hourly energy production as much as possible, providing ancillary services too. The proposed management system is properly validated by means of a simulation study referred to a weakly interconnected power system, which is characterized by a strong RES penetration level too. The simulation results highlight the effectiveness of the proposed management strategy and the potentiality of the EVs storage systems in enhancing the RES exploitation.","PeriodicalId":134818,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference","volume":"477 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124494948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"HiL simulation of electric vehicles in different usage scenarios","authors":"S. Jeschke, H. Hirsch, M. Koppers, D. Schramm","doi":"10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183193","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the simulation of an electric vehicle drive train via a hardware in the loop (HiL) setup in combination with an interactive driving simulator based on MATLAB/Simulink. This setup provides the possibility to test the suitability of electric vehicles in different usage scenarios using a laboratory environment. Another aspect is that by a comprehensive analysis of the measurement data, system components of the drive train can be tested under realistic conditions and further developed in order to improve the efficiency of such vehicles.","PeriodicalId":134818,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference","volume":"281 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127341618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A novel four quadrant DC series motor control drive for traction applications","authors":"F. R. Fuentes, G. Estrada","doi":"10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183204","url":null,"abstract":"DC series motor has been the most used solution for the traction of locomotives, trolleybuses, trams and others, characterized by a speed and torque control using additional resistances, which means a low efficiency, electromechanical contactors, high maintenance costs, dynamic braking in resistances. In this paper a novel 4 quadrant full control for DC series motor drive is presented. A prototype was designed using IGBTs and it was tested at the Metro workshop. It is a very good solution for re-visiting and improvement of old drives that uses DC motors. The proposed drive is supported by a USA patent, obtained in 2007(US 7.274.865).","PeriodicalId":134818,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129997968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Hirata, S. Nishino, K. Kobayashi, Y. Nasu, S. Toyokawa
{"title":"Development of an interdisciplinary educational curriculum by using the electric vehicle","authors":"K. Hirata, S. Nishino, K. Kobayashi, Y. Nasu, S. Toyokawa","doi":"10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183158","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183158","url":null,"abstract":"Modern industrial products incorporate a variety of different technologies, making it is necessary for engineers to understand and appreciate disciplines other than their own. In order to cultivate engineers capable of meeting the demands of the present and future industrial world, the development of interdisciplinary educational curriculums is essential. In this study, an electric vehicle experiment system is used as a teaching aid to promote interdisciplinary thought development. This paper explores the concept behind the curriculum, the configuration of a constructed system, and reports on an evaluation of the initial class. The effectiveness of the curriculum is clarified.","PeriodicalId":134818,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131051592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A novel magnetic-circuit based design approach for electric vehicle motors","authors":"K. Ragavan, J. Prathamesh, A. Kishore","doi":"10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183194","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183194","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, a new methodology for designing an electrical machine is proposed. Preliminary physical dimensions for the machine to be designed are obtained with the use of analytical equations. Then, the machine is realized by a Magnetic Equivalent Circuit (MEC) for accurate analysis. Thus, with the aid of MEC, quick convergence to the optimal machine design on different fronts like losses, cost, weight, etc. becomes feasible. Such design procedures are preferred in electric vehicle applications. The MEC topology considered in this work accounts for the saturation of the core material and the movement of rotor. As a result, the solutions obtained would be accurate. Further, with the aid of finite element analysis tool, the machine design can be validated. The proposed methodology is demonstrated for the design of switched reluctance motor.","PeriodicalId":134818,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130580484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Speed control of brushed DC motor for low cost electric cars","authors":"Vikas Gupta, Anindya Deb","doi":"10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183251","url":null,"abstract":"As petrol prices are going up in developing countries in upcoming decades low cost electric cars will become more and more popular in developing world. One of the main deciding factors for success of electric cars specially in developing world in upcoming decades will be its cost. This paper shows a cost effective method to control the speed of low cost brushed D.C. motor by combining a IC 555 Timer with a High Boost Converter. The main purpose of using High Boost Converter since electric cars needs high voltage and current which a High Boost Converter can provide even with low battery supply.","PeriodicalId":134818,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132051271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of mass distribution on cornering dynamics of retrofitted EV","authors":"H. Mazumder, M. Ektesabi, A. Kapoor","doi":"10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEVC.2012.6183184","url":null,"abstract":"Vehicle dynamics data in different maneuvering condition is vital for developing more robust control approach. This study includes the calculation of center of gravity (CG) in case of retrofitting of a vehicle to maintain the mass redistribution of the vehicle as existing or to make it better by analyzing the effect on cornering dynamics of the vehicle. It comprises a comparative study on the optimal placement of EV drive train subsystems, such as batteries, power electronics and other accessories. Analysis has been conducted based on different modules of vehicle dynamics as example, lateral load transfer in different mass distribution layouts during cornering, effect of load transfers on tire grip; slip angle, polar moment of inertia etc. Different positioning of drive train components to obtain an optimum solution for vehicle handling and its stability in dynamic condition are proposed and evaluated.","PeriodicalId":134818,"journal":{"name":"2012 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126451553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}