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Development of Hybrid Drives using MATLAB & Simulink

A 3 month course which discusses about the basics of hybrid electric powertrains used in the automotive industry, different existing and future architectures, current trends, powertrain system design and modeling, simulation and controls related to such powertrains.

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Duration: 12 weeks
Content: 21 hours
Projects: 2
Mode: Online

Overview

What you'll
be able to do.

The students will gain a thorough knowledge of how hybrid electric drives work in the automotive industry.
Students will gain exposure to:
- Basics of Hybrid Electric Powertrains
- Existing and Future Architectures
- Powertrain System Design Modelling
- Simulation and Controls related to Powertrains
The students are exposed to the modern trends and standard practices being followed in the industry right now.
The main goals of this course are to teach the concepts of hybrid electric vehicles and to assist in the creation of a complete electric vehicle using MATLAB and Simulink.
This course forms the foundation for anyone willing to take up a career as a Modelling and Simulation Engineer.

Tools you'll use

MATLABSimulink

Curriculum

12 modules,
built with industry.

01Development of Hybrid Drives using MATLAB & Simulink12 modules
1. Introduction to Course: Objectives and ScopeW01
  The following topics are covered this week.
  - Current Transportation Scenario
  - Driving Factors
  - Automotive Trends
  - Technologies
  - Hybrid Vehicles
  - Course Outline
2. Vehicle Dynamics: Longitudinal Traction Equations and Road Load EquationsW02
  The following topics are covered this week.
  - Longitudinal Lumped Dynamics of a Vehicle
  - Tractive Forces
  - Loads Acting on a Vehicle
  - Power Requirement Calculations
3. System Development and Testing, Drive CyclesW03
  The following topics are covered this week.
  - Testing Objective and Parameters
  - Drive Cycles
  - Energy and Power Requirement for the Cycle
  - Different Test Procedures
4. Energy and Performance: Analysis and ModelingW04
  The following topics are covered this week:
  - Fuel Efficiency
  - Energy Consumption
  - Acceleration Performance
  - Drive Quality
  - Purpose/Applications and Types of Modeling
  - Energy Flow
  - Forward and Backward Models
5. Hybrid ArchitecturesW05
  Hybrid drives are drivetrains that consist of an engine and an electric motor. There are different architectures for hybrid drives, each having its own advantages and disadvantages. This week, the following topic is discussed in detail.
  - Hybrid Drive Architecture
6. IC EnginesW06
  The following topics are covered this week.
  - Drivetrain Basics
  - Engine Basics
  - Operation
  - Engine Maps
  - BSFC
  - Efficiency
  - Emissions
7. TransmissionW07
  The following topics are covered this week.
  - Transmission Types:
    
    MT, AMT, AT, CVT, DCT, EVT, and DHT
  - Torque Converters
  - Planetary Gear Sets
  - Clutches
  - Function
  - Losses
8. Electric Motors & Power ElectronicsW08
  The following topics are covered this week.
  - Principle of Operation
  - Different Types:
    
    DC, AC, PMSM, Induction, and SRM
  - Efficiency
  - Losses
  - Advantages
  - Disadvantages
  - Electric Drives
  - Inverters
  - Motor Control and Other Power Electronics
9. Energy Storage SystemsW09
  The following topics are covered this week.
  - Flywheels
  - Batteries
  - Ultracapacitors
  - Hydrogen
  - Battery definitions:
    
    C-rate
    
    Capacity
    
    SOC
    
    Specific Energy
    
    Specific Power
  - Modeling
  - Controls
  - BMS
10. Energy and Performance ManagementW10
  The following topics are covered this week.
  - Energy Management Strategies
  - Charge Sustaining/Depleting
  - Ways to Improve Fuel Economy
  - Performance
11. Optimization of Hybrid DrivesW11
  In this week, the following topics are covered.
  - Optimal Design and Optimal Control of Hybrid Drives
  - Optimization of Hybrid Drives for Accurate and Efficient Operation
12. Current architecturesW12
  In this week, the following topics are covered.
  - Vehicles that use Hybrid Drivetrains
  - The Benefits of using Hybrid Drivetrains

Industry projects

2 projects
you'll ship.

Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 2 Projects that are available in this program.

Development of Forward Energy Based Fuel Consumption Model of a Conventional Vehicle

During this project, the students will learn about the modeling process, how to write scripts in MATLAB, modeling in Simulink, and how to analyze data and generate plots.

Development of a Forward Energy Based Fuel Consumption Model of a P1 Hybrid Vehicle

The main goal of this project is to understand the functionality of a P1 hybrid and be able to model it. Also, the fuel economy numbers for an EV is studied during this project.

Go further

Part of a PG program.

PG program · 16 weeksPre-Graduate Program in Hybrid Electric VehiclesThis course plus 2 others, with placement support.→

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Everything included.

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FAQ

Questions,
answered.

Who can enroll in this course?

All graduate/ post-graduate students, as well as freshers and experienced engineers who wish to learn about hybrid vehicle powertrain technology basics, can enroll in this MATLAB and Simulink online course.

Will I get a merit certificate after the completion of this course?

Yes, if you are among the top 5% of the class, you will be eligible to receive a merit certificate, or else you will be given a course completion certificate.

Which companies will I get a job in after this course?

The course makes you eligible to work in all automotive and supplier companies operating in the field of developing Hybrid Electric powertrains.

What are the eligibility criteria for the development of hybrid drives using MATLAB and the Simulink online training program?

Although there are no fixed criteria for this certification program, the course will benefit mechanical and automotive engineers.

What kind of salary can I expect after this course?

You can expect a CTC anywhere between Rs 2.5 to 6 LPA. If you are an experienced professional, you can expect a hike between 10-45%.

What is the duration of this online program?

The development of hybrid drives using MATLAB and the Simulink course is scheduled for a period of three months.

What software skills are taught in this course, and how well are these tools used in the industry?

The course covers MATLAB, a high-performance language for technical computing that integrates visualization, computation, and programming in an easy-to-use environment, and Simulink, a graphical programming environment for modelling, simulating and analyzing multi-domain dynamical systems.

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Development of Hybrid Drives using MATLAB & Simulink

What you'll
be able to do.

12 modules,
built with industry.

2 projects
you'll ship.

Development of Forward Energy Based Fuel Consumption Model of a Conventional Vehicle

Development of a Forward Energy Based Fuel Consumption Model of a P1 Hybrid Vehicle

Part of a PG program.

One fee.
Everything included.

Questions,
answered.

You might also like.

Not sure it's
the right fit?

Get the syllabus + a call back

Development of Hybrid Drives using MATLAB & Simulink

What you'llbe able to do.

12 modules,built with industry.

2 projectsyou'll ship.

Development of Forward Energy Based Fuel Consumption Model of a Conventional Vehicle

Development of a Forward Energy Based Fuel Consumption Model of a P1 Hybrid Vehicle

Part of a PG program.

One fee.Everything included.

Questions,answered.

You might also like.

Not sure it'sthe right fit?

Get the syllabus + a call back

What you'll
be able to do.

12 modules,
built with industry.

2 projects
you'll ship.

One fee.
Everything included.

Questions,
answered.

Not sure it's
the right fit?