Alireza Hesari, Ahmad Darabi, Fazel Pourmirzaei Deylami
{"title":"Dual Independent Rotor Axial Flux Induction Motor for Electric Vehicle Applications","authors":"Alireza Hesari, Ahmad Darabi, Fazel Pourmirzaei Deylami","doi":"10.1049/2024/5594289","DOIUrl":"10.1049/2024/5594289","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>This article proposes a dual independent rotor axial flux induction motor (DIR-AFIM) with two degrees of freedom as a propulsion motor for an electric vehicle (EV). The performance of this motor in different operating conditions of the vehicle is discussed and investigated. This motor has two rotors that are mechanically independent of each other, providing driving force for the EV separately and enabling the removal of any mechanical or electrical differential. The propulsion motor can play the role of differential and also reduce the cost and complexity of the entire propulsion system in some extent. The finite element modeling of the proposed motor has been performed and the performance characteristics have been evaluated in three operating scenarios: flat path, sloped path, and turning path, taking into account the dynamics of the vehicle. Additionally, the accuracy of the simulations and modeling has been confirmed by performing some practical tests on the prototype machine. The results show that the simulations and measurements are in good agreement and the proposed propulsion system can be a suitable option for lightweight electric vehicles.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48518,"journal":{"name":"IET Electrical Systems in Transportation","volume":"2024 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/2024/5594289","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140744299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sooraj Varikkottil, Febin Daya John Lionel, Mohan Krishna Srinivasan, Thinagaran Perumal, Albert Alexander Stonier, Geno Peter, Balachennaiah Pagidi, Vivekananda Ganji
{"title":"Inner Resonance and Outer Current Based Control Strategy for Inductive Power Transfer System Used in Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles","authors":"Sooraj Varikkottil, Febin Daya John Lionel, Mohan Krishna Srinivasan, Thinagaran Perumal, Albert Alexander Stonier, Geno Peter, Balachennaiah Pagidi, Vivekananda Ganji","doi":"10.1049/2024/6668174","DOIUrl":"10.1049/2024/6668174","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>The wireless charging for electric vehicle is getting popular due to the absence of sophisticated cable connection and associated issues with the actuators in field for connected charging. The major challenges in inductive power transfer (IPT) systems are the control of the resonance converter and synchronisation in communications with the vehicle and power supply. In IPT system, the dynamic nature of load as well as system demands extra care for the existing charging architectures. This work proposes a unique control algorithm to charge the Li-ion battery under coupling coefficient and load variations. The developed control algorithm is validated in MATLAB simscape platform. Further, the control logic is validated using the Texas C2000 Delfino controller in 1 kW IPT system. The developed control logic would ensure proper frequency of operation as well as the constant voltage and constant current control.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48518,"journal":{"name":"IET Electrical Systems in Transportation","volume":"2024 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/2024/6668174","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140261411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Performance Enhancement of Flux Switching Motor for Electric Vehicle Applications: An Overview","authors":"Jawad Faiz, Majid Maktobian","doi":"10.1049/2024/9071667","DOIUrl":"10.1049/2024/9071667","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>As the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions becomes crucial, electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to enter the market extensively in the coming years. The efficiency of the electrical motor used in EVs plays a significant role in their overall performance. This paper explores the flux switching motor (FSM) and its applications in EVs. The FSM is compared to other electrical motors, highlighting its potential as a suitable choice for EV traction. Various configurations and techniques are reviewed to enhance the performance of FSMs, including magnetic materials, torque ripple alleviation, and magnetic flux weakening. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods are discussed, providing valuable insights for designing FSMs for EVs. Generally, EV traction requires high torque density and high power density electrical motor. To achieve these goals, high electric and magnetic loading must be considered in design stage of the motor. Application of the FSM may be one of the appropriate option. For many reasons, three-phase FSM is preferred. Considering the base speed of machine in the EV and high electric loading, the FSM with 12 stator teeth and 10 rotor teeth may be the most appropriate choice in which the stator core is oriented and rotor core is nonoriented iron. To enhance the torque density and applied flux weakening method, combination of Nd and Al–Ni–Co magnets is preferred.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48518,"journal":{"name":"IET Electrical Systems in Transportation","volume":"2024 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/2024/9071667","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139531531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Single-Stage Isolated Battery Charger Using Nonbridged Positive Cuk Converter Configuration","authors":"Tanmay Shukla, N. P. Patidar, Apsara Adhikari","doi":"10.1049/2023/6650034","DOIUrl":"10.1049/2023/6650034","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>This article presents a nonbridged isolated positive Cuk (NB-IPCuk) converter-based single-stage battery charging system (SSBCS). The architecture of the suggested charger ensures the intrinsic advantage of power quality improvement in discontinuous current conduction (DCC) mode at the supply mains. The suggested NB-IPCuk converter scheme has fewer components than other bridgeless/nonbridged Cuk converter schemes. This is because the NB-IPCuk converter is a partial integration of two Cuk converters. The usage of the Cuk converter garnishes the system with input and output inductances, which lessens supply current harmonic distortion and, thus supply terminal low pass filter requirement is eradicated. The advantages of the NB-IPCuk converter are the eradication of one inductor and multiple diodes (two back-feeding diodes), which are generally used in NB converter configurations. In place of two separate inductors, the NB-IPCuk converter uses a single secondary side output inductor. The usage of BL configuration of NB-IPCuk converter eradicates the bridge rectifier (BR) stage, and thus, the BR-associated losses also got eradicated. The NB-IPCuk converter also garnishes the system with electrical isolation which adds to the safety standards of the system. DCC mode operation of the NB-IPCuk converter is used in the present work. DCC mode requires lesser sensors in comparison to continuous current conduction mode. The abovementioned benefits of the NB-IPCuk converter make the SSBCS system cheaper, compact, and more efficient. The detailed stability analysis (Bode diagram and pole-zero map) and mathematics for the NB-IPCuk converter are also included in the paper. The prototype and MATLAB/Simulink model of NB-IPCuk converter-based SSBCS system with DCC mode control has been built, and results of both prototype and MATLAB/Simulink are deployed to verify SSBCS system’s performance during dynamic and steady-state conditions.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48518,"journal":{"name":"IET Electrical Systems in Transportation","volume":"2023 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/2023/6650034","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139168823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soumya Mohanty, Swagat Pati, Sanjeeb Kumar Kar, Aymen Flah, Claude Ziad El-Bayeh, A. S. Veerendra
{"title":"Development of Wind-Powered Smart Transition Electric Vehicle Charging Station","authors":"Soumya Mohanty, Swagat Pati, Sanjeeb Kumar Kar, Aymen Flah, Claude Ziad El-Bayeh, A. S. Veerendra","doi":"10.1049/2023/9593445","DOIUrl":"10.1049/2023/9593445","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>The power industry is embracing green energy solutions to meet growing demand along with advancement in its technological innovations. Among the myriad innovations, electric spring stands out as a cutting-edge technology, embracing the concept of smart load to intelligently manage power systems. Concurrently, the emergence of electric vehicles (EVs) has paved the way for a new branch of power networks in the transport system. Ingeniously combining these two trends, a smart charging mechanism has been developed through an EV charging station within an isolated microgrid having a wind energy conversion system as the lone and primary source. To ensure optimal performance and stability, a sophisticated smoothening band charge controller has been developed. This controller enables seamless transitions between fast and slow charging modes, effectively curbing noncritical voltage fluctuations beyond permissible thresholds. In order to demonstrate the superior efficacy of the smoothening band charge controller, a comprehensive comparative study was conducted, analyzing its performance against rapid transition controllers. The results highlight the remarkable advantages of the smoothening band approach, further solidifying its significance in future smart charging systems. To validate the proposed system, rigorous testing was carried out using the state-of-the-art OPAL-RT 4510 real-time simulator. The successful validation marks a pivotal step toward the widespread adoption of this innovative and environmentally conscious approach in the power industry.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48518,"journal":{"name":"IET Electrical Systems in Transportation","volume":"2023 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/2023/9593445","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139229610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yunxiang Guo, Xinsong Zhang, Daxiang Li, Chenghong Gu, Cheng Lu, Ting Ji, Yue Wang
{"title":"Multiobjective Electric Vehicle Charging Network Planning Considering Chance-Constraint on the Travel Distance for Charging","authors":"Yunxiang Guo, Xinsong Zhang, Daxiang Li, Chenghong Gu, Cheng Lu, Ting Ji, Yue Wang","doi":"10.1049/2023/6690544","DOIUrl":"10.1049/2023/6690544","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) are important infrastructures to support sustainable development of electric vehicles (EVs), by providing convenient, rapid charging services. Therefore, the planning of electric vehicle charging network (EVCN) has attracted wide interest from both industry and academia. In this paper, a multiobjective planning model for EVCN is developed, where a fixed number of EVCSs are planned in the traffic network (TN) to achieve two objectives, i.e., minimizing both average travel distance for charging (TDfC) of EVs and investment costs of EVCN. According to the random characteristics of EVs’ TDfC, its constraint is presented as a chance constraint in the developed EVCN planning model. The nondominated sorting genetic Algorithm II with the constraint domination principle (NSGA-II-CDP) is customized to solve the developed multiobjective EVCN planning model, by designing a special coding scheme, a crossover operator, and a mutation operator. Then, a maximum gradient principle of investment revenue is designed to select the optimal planning strategy from the Pareto-optimal solution set, when taking the investment return ratio as primary consideration. A 25-node TN is used to justify the effectiveness of the developed methodology.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48518,"journal":{"name":"IET Electrical Systems in Transportation","volume":"2023 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/2023/6690544","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139265914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chang-Ho Lee, Tuan-Vu Le, Feel-soon Kang, Sung-Jun Park
{"title":"Current Ripple Reduction Employing the Reactor of DC–DC Converter to Have Variable Inductance through Magnetic Saturation","authors":"Chang-Ho Lee, Tuan-Vu Le, Feel-soon Kang, Sung-Jun Park","doi":"10.1049/2023/6658744","DOIUrl":"10.1049/2023/6658744","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>When DC distribution grids with different voltage levels are connected, harmonic currents flow into the grid under light load conditions, which is a significant cause of grid instability. In this paper, we proposed a method to reduce the current ripple at light load by designing a bidirectional DC–DC converter reactor to have an inductance variable according to the load power capacity. The inductance is varied using magnetic saturation and implemented in three ways: two magnetic circuits in one magnetomotive force (MMF) circuit, a single magnetic circuit in one MMF circuit, and two magnetic components with different magnetic permeability in one MMF circuit. The feasibility is verified through simulation and experiments targeting the 750 and 380 V DC grid connection. The operating characteristics and efficiency are compared and analyzed by applying the existing and proposed variable reactor to a bidirectional DC–DC converter.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48518,"journal":{"name":"IET Electrical Systems in Transportation","volume":"2023 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/2023/6658744","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136233987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Saleh A. Ali, Volker Pickert, Mohammed A. Alharbi, Handong Li, Haris Patsios
{"title":"Operation and Control of an Active Power Collector for Roadside Feeding Electric Road System","authors":"Saleh A. Ali, Volker Pickert, Mohammed A. Alharbi, Handong Li, Haris Patsios","doi":"10.1049/2023/6635396","DOIUrl":"10.1049/2023/6635396","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>The integration of electric vehicles (EVs) as an environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel cars faces a range of technological obstacles, including battery technology, charging infrastructure, and standardization. Dynamic conductive road charging (DCRC) of EVs at high speed has the potential to overcome the technical limitations of existing static charging methods. An intelligent motorway system for EVs called tracked electric vehicle (TEV) was proposed to incorporate the latest technologies of dynamic road charging, autonomous driving, and smart city data into transport infrastructure. This paper presents the operation and control of an active bipolar power collection unit (PCU) for the TEV system. The PCU is seamlessly integrated within the wheel structure of an EV using the concept of a stationary-hub wheel, enabling conductive power transfer from roadside conduction rails while the vehicle is in motion. The PCU is equipped with various features designed to maintain the contact force (CF) with the conduction rails, effectively handle instances of wheel bouncing and vibrations, and ensure a consistently smooth dynamic power transfer. This paper presents the experimental validations of the active PCU controls, including the operation sequence of the PCU, CF control, and PCU interaction with wheel bouncing.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48518,"journal":{"name":"IET Electrical Systems in Transportation","volume":"2023 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/2023/6635396","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136376226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jingyu Du, Jian-Ping Li, George Chaplin, Andrew Gardiner, Fun-Yim Hu
{"title":"Failure Mode Analysis and Maintenance of Railway Overhead Line Rigid Stainless Steel Droppers and Multi-Strand Copper Jumpers","authors":"Jingyu Du, Jian-Ping Li, George Chaplin, Andrew Gardiner, Fun-Yim Hu","doi":"10.1049/2023/8858919","DOIUrl":"10.1049/2023/8858919","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>Droppers and jumpers are important components of railway overhead line electrification. Their effective maintenance is critical for the railway’s safe and reliable operation; the consequences of their failure can be disproportionally serious. This paper systematically analyses the components’ failure by applying the method of failure modes and effects analysis to the maintenance records and incident statistics of Britain’s East Coast Main Line. The analysis is presented with photographic evidence and a review of the current maintenance strategy and practice that addresses the risk of failure. These results can support improved dropper and jumper design and the development of more effective maintenance strategies to further prevent failure and operational disruption.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48518,"journal":{"name":"IET Electrical Systems in Transportation","volume":"2023 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2023-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/2023/8858919","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135365934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nanda Kishor Panda, Michail Poikilidis, Phuong H. Nguyen
{"title":"Cost-effective upgrade of the Dutch traction power network: Moving to Bi-directional and controllable 3 kV DC substations for improved performance","authors":"Nanda Kishor Panda, Michail Poikilidis, Phuong H. Nguyen","doi":"10.1049/els2.12084","DOIUrl":"10.1049/els2.12084","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Traction power networks can significantly influence a country's national grid due to their significant power consumption and numerous coupling points. To modernise the ageing Dutch traction power networks and enhance their impact on the utility grid, this study explores practical and cost-effective approaches for upgrading existing 1.5 kV DC traction substations (TS) in the Netherlands into 3 kV bi-directional DC TS. After evaluating the benefits of a 3 kV bi-directional DC, two novel topologies are proposed that re-use the existing substation's components and reduce the need for higher investments. These topologies incorporate parallel voltage source converters (VSCs) to recuperate braking energy from the DC grid and transfer it back to the AC grid. Furthermore, the study investigates additional use cases for the VSCs, including improving DC TS's reliability during faults, reducing harmonics through active power filtering, compensating for reactive power, and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources into the DC grid. A comprehensive control strategy for the VSCs is also proposed based on a thorough analysis of their working methodology and functional modes. The feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed solutions are validated through scenario analysis relevant to the Netherlands' traction network, utilising both a Simulink model and an Opal-RT real-time simulator. This study serves as a starting point for the various stakeholders of the Dutch traction network in their journey towards modernising the current traction power supply. It has the potential to serve as a reference for reusing existing railway infrastructures to provide ancillary services and support the energy transition.</p>","PeriodicalId":48518,"journal":{"name":"IET Electrical Systems in Transportation","volume":"13 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1049/els2.12084","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41954242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}