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- Ban, Branko, et al.
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Torque Ripple Reduction Utilizing Pole-Shoe Extensions for a Traction Wound Field Synchronous Machine
- 2023
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Ingår i: <em>2023 International Conference on Electrical Drives and Power Electronics, EDPE 2023 - Proceedings</em>. - : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc..
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper presents a comprehensive study on optimizing a water-cooled automotive traction Wound Field Synchronous Machine using an inverse-cosine pole-shaping variant with pole-shoe extensions. The objective was to maximize torque and minimize total loss at base speed, considering constraints like torque ripple, thermal loading, and mechanical stress yield factor. The optimization of the baseline design was conducted via a differential evolution algorithm. The design effectively fulfills all design requirements, maintaining the active volume constraints. Through iterative post-optimization adjustments of the pole shape, the effects on machine performance were analyzed. The inverse-cosine pole-shaping with novel pole-shoe extensions proves to be a superior approach. Compared to a design without pole-shoe extensions (6.49% torque ripple), the baseline design enables a ripple reduction of 2.45 %. The conclusion is that the pole-shoe extensions have considerable influence on torque-ripple.
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- Xu, Yu, 1996, et al.
(författare)
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Comparative study of efficiency improvement with adjustable DC-link voltage powertrain using DC-DC converter and Quasi-Z-Source inverter
- 2023
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Ingår i: 2023 IEEE Conference and Expo Transportation Electrification Asia-Pacific (ITEC Asia-Pacific). - 9798350314274
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Adjusting the DC-link voltage in the electric pow-ertrain has proven to be beneficial for enhancing powertrain efficiency. This paper presents a comparative study between two adjustable DC-link voltage powertrain solutions: (1) Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) integrated with a DC-DC converter (VSI+DC-DC) and (2) Quasi-Z-Source Inverter (QZSI). Based on the different operation principles of the two solutions, DC-link voltage adjustment strategies have been proposed to maximize powertrain efficiency over drive cycle operation. With the help of simulation in the PLECS environment, the powertrain losses of the two solutions are examined over the WLTC drive cycle. The results suggest both solutions can achieve significant powertrain loss reduction compared to the conventional powertrain with fixed DC-link voltage. In addition, the QZSI solution sees a 20% higher loss in power electronics than the VSI+DC-DC solution, as the DC-link voltage in the QZSI solution has to be boosted to higher values. Nevertheless, from an overall powertrain perspective, the QZSI solution has only 3% higher powertrain losses compared to the VSI+DC-DC solution, making QZSI remain an attractive alternative for adjustable DC-link powertrain given its advantages such as fewer active switches and improved system reliability.
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- Xu, Yu, 1996, et al.
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Improved efficiency with adaptive front and rear axle independently driven powertrain and disconnect functionality
- 2023
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Ingår i: Transportation Engineering. - 2666-691X. ; 13
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Front and rear axle independently driven (FRID) powertrains are becoming a popular solution for electric vehicles (EVs) due to torque distribution capability which can enhance powertrain energy efficiency. Typically, permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs) are used for FRID powertrains due to their high torque, and power density. However, the drive-cycle efficiency of FRID powertrains with PMSMs is typically reduced in comparison to single motor drives. This is due to the unwanted no-load losses of PMSMs in the field weakening region. To overcome this drawback of PMSM FRIDs, this paper proposes an adaptive front- and rear-axle independently driven (AFRID) powertrain, utilizing two dog clutches, so that the powertrain can be operated in different modes (rear, front, and all-wheel drive) by adaptively connecting and disconnecting the front and/or rear electric drive unit (EDU). A rule-based mode selection strategy is developed to utilize the flexibility of different powertrain operating modes of the powertrain for maximizing the energy efficiency of the EDU. The simulation results show that the suggested AFRID powertrain, in comparison to a common FRID powertrain, can improve the WLTC drive-cycle consumption from 22.17 kWhh to 20.50 kWhh per 100 km. Based on the route and road-load information, the energy-saving potential of the AFRID powertrain can be further improved to 20.37 kWhh per 100 km by a suggested predictive mode selection strategy, achieving an optimal mode selection.
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- Xu, Yu, 1996, et al.
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Maximizing Efficiency in Smart Adjustable DC Link Powertrains with IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs via Optimized DC-Link Voltage Control
- 2023
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Ingår i: Batteries. - 2313-0105. ; 9:6
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In recent years, the push towards electrifying transportation has gained significant traction, with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) emerging as a viable alternative. However, the widespread adoption of BEVs faces multiple challenges, such as limited driving range, making powertrain efficiency improvements crucial. One approach to improve powertrain energy efficiency is to adjust the DC-link voltage using a DC-DC converter between the battery and inverter. Here, it is necessary to address the losses introduced by the DC-DC converter. This paper presents a dynamic programming approach to optimize the DC-link voltage, taking into account the battery terminal voltage variation and its impact on the overall powertrain losses. We also examine the energy efficiency gains of IGBT-based and silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET-based adjustable DC-link voltage powertrains during WLTC driving cycles through PLECS and Matlab/Simulink simulations. The findings indicate that both IGBT and MOSFET-based adjustable DC-link voltage powertrains can enhance the WLTC drive-cycle efficiency up to 2.51%2.51% and 3.25%3.25% compared to conventional IGBT and MOSFET-based powertrains, respectively.
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