Syllabus
Unit 1
Electrical vehicle system and configurations: Various electric drive-train topologies – power flow control in electric drive-train topologies – fuel efficiency analysis – Electric Propulsion unit – Introduction to electric components –Transmission types for EV – Power Flow Control in Electric Drivetrain – Positioning of Motors – Vehicle Performance – Tractive Effort – Drive cycles. Motor Drives: Types of Motors in EV – Characteristics features of EV motors – Torque Speed Characteristics – Drive system Efficiency – EV Motor Cooling.
Unit 2
EV Power Electronics: Electric Drive Components – Introduction to Power electronic components – DC Drives – DC Regulation and Voltage Conversion – Motor Drives Performance parameters of DC-DC conversion – Step- up and step-down converters with RL load – Switching mode regulators – Comparison of converters – Inverter’s introduction Principle of operation – Three phase inverters – Voltage control of three phase inverter– Regenerative Braking Systems.
Unit 3
EV Charging and Energy Storage: Battery charging modes – Types of EV supply equipment (EVSE) – components of EV battery chargers – charging infrastructure challenges classification based on charging levels (region-wise) – modes – plug types – standards related to: connectors, communication – supply equipment – EMI/EMC –AC-DC converters types and working principles – DC-DC converters types and working principles. Battery range – Battery types – Battery parameters – Battery Terminology – Units of Battery Energy Storage – Performance criterion for EV batteries – Battery Pack – Traction Battery Pack design – Battery Temperature, Heating and Cooling Needs – Thermal Management of Batteries –Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology – Alternative energy storage technologies.
Objectives and Outcomes
Course Objectives
- To demonstrate the fundamentals of electric vehicle propulsion, such as power flow regulation and drive- train topologies.
- To predict the efficiency of the drive system by analyzing the electric propulsion units and their components.
- To provide an overview on electric vehicles, energy storage needs and battery technologies.
- To familiarize in design principles to size drive systems effectively and implement control systems for efficient vehicle operation.
Course Outcomes
| CO |
CO Description |
| CO1 |
Comprehend the core principles of electric vehicle design, including hybrid traction concepts and drive-train topologies. |
| CO2 |
Analyze electric drive-train architectures to optimize efficiency and fuel consumption, considering power flow control and torque coupling. |
| CO3 |
Select appropriate electric propulsion units for vehicles, evaluating motor types and system efficiency. |
| CO4 |
Demonstrate proficiency in designing electric vehicles, including energy storage, battery selection, drive system sizing, and implementing control systems for efficient operation. |
CO-PO Mapping
|
PO1 |
PO2 |
PO3 |
PO4 |
PO5 |
| CO1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| CO2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| CO3 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| CO4 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
Skills acquired
Electric and hybrid drive-train systems, electric propulsion units, energy storage technologies, drive system sizing, and energy management strategies for hybrid and electric vehicles.
