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- Acquaviva, Alessandro, 1987, et al.
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Computationally Efficient Modeling of Electrical Machines With Cooling Jacket
- 2019
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Ingår i: IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification. - : IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC. - 2332-7782. ; 5:3, s. 618-629
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Modeling of electrical machines is a multiphysics problem. Depending on the phenomena of interest and the computational time constraint, this can be done at different levels of detail. In this article, the main approaches to model the thermal behavior of electrical machines with a liquid cooled casing around the stator (often referred to as cooling jacket) are analyzed and a novel approach is presented. The proposed method aims at creating computationally efficient 3-D multiphysics models of electrical machines with liquid cooled jacket. This model is based on the assumption of a fully developed flow in the cooling jacket which allows to scale the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation to 1-D. The slot with a two layer concentrated winding and potting material is modeled using a composite material comprising of both the conductors and slot filler. Similarly, a unified material is used to model the end-windings. Experimental results on a traction machine for vehicle applications are presented showing good agreement with the simulations. Also, a comparison with a 3-D CFD is presented to verify the pressure drop in the pipe bend. Finally, the model is used to simulate a dynamic load cycle, which would be computationally extremely demanding with combined 3-D CFD and thermal FEA of the machine and its cooling.
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- Bessman, Alexander, et al.
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Aging effects of AC harmonics on lithium-ion cells
- 2019
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Ingår i: Journal of Energy Storage. - : Elsevier. - 2352-152X .- 2352-1538. ; 21, s. 741-749
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- With the vehicle industry poised to take the step into the era of electric vehicles, concerns have been raised that AC harmonics arising from switching of power electronics and harmonics in electric machinery may damage the battery. In light of this, we have studied the effect of several different frequencies on the aging of 28 Ah commercial NMC/graphite prismatic lithium-ion battery cells. The tested frequencies are 1 Hz, 100 Hz, and 1 kHz, all with a peak amplitude of 21 A. Both the effect on cycled cells and calendar aged cells is tested. The cycled cells are cycled at a rate of 1C:1C, i.e., 28 A during both charging and discharging, with the exception of a period of constant voltage at the end of every charge. After running for one year, the cycled cells have completed approximately 2000 cycles. The cells are characterized periodically to follow how their capacities and power capabilities evolve. After completion of the test about 80% of the initial capacity remained and no increase in resistance was observed. No negative effect on either capacity fade or power fade is observed in this study, and no difference in aging mechanism is detected when using non-invasive electrochemical methods of post mortem investigation.
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- Bessman, Alexander, 1989-, et al.
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Challenging Sinusoidal Ripple-Current Charging of Lithium-Ion Batteries
- 2018
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Ingår i: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. - : IEEE Press. - 0278-0046 .- 1557-9948. ; 65:6, s. 4750-4757
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Sinusoidal ripple-current charging has previously been reported to increase both charging efficiency and energy efficiency and decrease charging time when used to charge lithium-ion battery cells. In this paper, we show that no such effect exists in lithium-ion battery cells, based on an experimental study of large-size prismatic cells. Additionally, we use a physics-based model to show that no such effect should exist, based on the underlying electrochemical principles.
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- Bessman, Alexander
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Interactions between battery and power electronics in an electric vehicle drivetrain
- 2018
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The electric machine and power electronics in electric and hybrid electric vehicles inevitably cause AC harmonics on the vehicle's DC-link. These harmonics can be partially filtered out by large capacitors, which today are overdimensioned in order to protect the vehicle's battery pack. This is done as a precaution, since it is not known whether ripple-current has any harmful effect on Li-ion cells.We have measured and analyzed the ripple-current present in a hybrid electric bus, and found that a majority of the power was carried by frequencies in the range 100~Hz to 1~kHz. The single most energetic harmonic in this particular vehicle is believed to have been caused by a misaligned resolver in the motor.We have also designed and built an advanced experimental set-up in order to study the effect of ripple-current on Li-ion cells in the lab. The set-up can cycle up to 16 cells simultaneously, with currents of up to 50~A including a superimposed AC signal with a frequency of up to 2~kHz. The cells' temperatures are controlled by means of a climate chamber. The set-up also includes a sophisticated safety system which automatically acts to prevent dangerous situations before they arise.Using this set-up we tested whether superimposing AC with a specific frequency improves the charging performance of Li-ion cells. Statistical analysis found no improvement over regular DC cycling, and a physics-based model explains the experimental findings.We have also investigated whether ripple-current accelerates the aging of Li-ion cells. Twelve cells were either calendar or cycle aged for one year, with some cells being exposed to superimposed AC with a frequency of 1~Hz, 100~Hz, or 1~kHz. No effect was observed on any of capacity fade, power fade, or aging mechanism.Finally we also tested whether it is possible to heat Li-ion cells from low temperatures using only AC. We propose a method for AC heating of Li-ion cells, and open the discussion for generalizing the technique to larger battery packs.In conclusion, ripple-current has negligible effect on Li-ion cells, except for heating them slightly.
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- Bessman, Alexander, et al.
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Investigating the aging effect of current ripple on lithium-ion cells
- 2015
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Ingår i: ECS Transactions. - : Electrochemical Society. - 1938-6737. - 9781607685395 ; , s. 101-106
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- We have built an experimental setup which exposes twelve cells to a well-defined ripple current. It consists of a system for cycling high capacity cells in parallel with a triangular current waveform superimposed on top of the direct current. The frequency of the waveform is variable up to 50 Hz, and the sum of the DC and AC components can have a magnitude of -40 A to 40 A. Current is measured over a 500 μω shunt resistor. The voltage and current of each cell is read simultaneously at a sample rate up to 4 MS/s, allowing for precise impedance measurements even for high frequency harmonics. The cells are cycled at 40 °C. The experiment has been designed to eliminate indirect effects of the AC harmonics as far as possible. This system is being used to test whether or not AC harmonics affect Li-ion aging.
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- Bitsi, Konstantina, et al.
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An Induction Machine with Wound Independently-Controlled Stator Coils
- 2019
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS). - : IEEE.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this paper, a novel induction machine topology with wound, independently-controlled stator coils is presented. The introduced configuration of the stator-winding enables the individual energization and control of the coils in each stator slot. Therefore, the possibility of changing the number of poles and active phases in the stator winding during operation is explored in this study.
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- Bitsi, Konstantina, et al.
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Design Aspects and Performance Evaluation of Pole-Phase Changing Induction Machines
- 2022
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Ingår i: Energies. - : MDPI AG. - 1996-1073. ; 15:19, s. 7012-7012
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Pole-phase changing induction machines (IMs) offer the capability to extend the torque-speed envelope compared to their fixed pole-phase counterparts. Dynamic pole-changing can achieve higher torque levels at lower speeds, utilizing higher pole numbers, and extended flux-weakening range with lower pole-number operations. This paper investigates the design impact on the optimum pole-phase changing behavior and respective split of the operating region to different pole-phase operations. Additionally, the improvement in terms of the overall torque per ampere capability and efficiency is illustrated. For the purposes of the analysis, two different IMs with wound independently-controlled stator coils (WICSC) and different original pole numbers are evaluated in an effort to quantify the extent of the benefits of pole-phase changing. These geometries correspond to machines that were originally designed with 2- and 6 magnetic poles, respectively. It is shown that, in the case of the original 2-pole WICSC machine, shifting to a higher pole number is notably beneficial in terms of efficiency in a significant part of the operating region, whereas in the original 6-pole, both higher and lower pole numbers significantly enhance the overall torque capability and efficiency. The results highlight the notable benefits of pole-phase changing IMs and offer deep insight towards the derivation of standard design guidelines for these machines.
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- Bitsi, Konstantina, et al.
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Many-objective Optimization of IPM and Induction Motors for Automotive Application
- 2019
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper presents a Pareto-optimality-based optimization methodology suitable for the design of electrical motors in automotive applications. The proposed many-objective evolutionary algorithm is utilized in this study case for the optimization of an interior permanent-magnet (IPM) synchronous motor and an induction motor (IM), considering as criteria the motors' torque capability, efficiency as well as torque density. Finite-element (FE) models of the investigated motor topologies are developed and incorporated in the optimization process in order to ensure an accurate estimation of their electromagnetic performance. The attainment of the targeted specifications by the final optimal designs validates the efficacy of the implemented optimization algorithm.
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- Bitsi, Konstantina, et al.
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Preliminary Electromagnetic Sizing of Axial-Flux Induction Machines
- 2020
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the 2020 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM). - : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper presents a preliminary electromagnetic sizing algorithm for double-rotor axial-flux induction machines (DR-AFIMs). The proposed algorithm is based on a geometrical approach and limits the use of empirical factors and past experience. The sizing equations for all the main geometrical and operational machine parameters are derived and a concise outline of the electromagnetic sizing algorithm is provided. The efficacy of the implemented algorithm is validated using finiteelement DR-AFIM models. The achievement of the targeted specifications in the preliminary DR-AFIM designs is proven and demonstrated.
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