Aim: To create a program that extract 14 co-efficients and calculates the enthalpy, entropy and specific heats for all the species in the data file. Objectives of the Program: To extract the coefficients and temperture ranges from THERMO.dat file by taking this file as an input and calculate the specific heat, enthalpy…

Aim: To create a Rankine Cycle Simulator in Matlab by taking user inputs Theory: There are 4 main processes in a Rankine Cycle Process 1-2 is Isentropic Expansion in the Turbine: Water is in the vapour form in the turbine, so the calculations are calculated by the vapour formulas like ‘hV_p’ and ‘sV_p’.…

Aim: To make a Simulink model of doorbell with solenoid. Theory: Components used in a doorbell: The circuit for a doorbell is shown in the figure below: Working: When the Switch is turned on, the solenoid acts as an electromagnet by using the electric current from the battery, which attracts the hammer (which is made of…

Aim: To create a Simulink Model by using Stateflow Chart for Washing Machine and Gear Shift for vehicles. Control Logic of a “Washing Machine” using Stateflow: The washing machine has been used for 1000 seconds and has performed the following operations: Soaking for 200 seconds. Washing for 100 seconds. Rinsing…

Aim: To carry out a system-level simulation of an all-terrain vehicle (Baja) using Simulink. Theory: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV), also known as a light utility vehicle (LUV), a quad bike, or simply a quad, as defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI); is a vehicle that travels on low-pressure tires,…

Aim: The following challenge has 3 exercises using Advisor tool in MATLAB:  For EV_defaults_in file, if cargo mass is 500 kg with all other default conditions, can the vehicle travel for 45 km with FTP drive cycle? Conclude your observations.    In the above case, try changing the battery capacity and repeat…

Aim: The following challenge has 4 exercises: What is the difference between mapped and dynamic model of engine, motor and generator? How can you change model type?  How does the model calculate miles per gallon? Which factors are considered to model fuel flow?  Run the HEV Reference Application with WOT drive…

Aim: The following challenge has 4 exercises: Which types of power converter circuits are employed in electric and hybrid electric vehicle?    An Electric Vehicle's powertrain with 72V battery pack in shown in the diagram below. The duty ratio for acceleration operation is 'd1' and for the braking operation…

Aim: The following challenge has 3 exercises: A. Explain a MATLAB demo model named ‘Speed control of a DC motor using BJT H-bridge’.  B. Comment on the armature current shoot-up from the scope results. C. Refer to the help section of ‘The Four-Quadrant Chopper DC Drive (DC7) block’. Compare…

Aim: The following challenge has 3 exercises:  For a defined driving cycle, calculate the energy required for braking. Why electric motor can’t develop braking torque at high speed similar to starting? How electric and mechanical brakes are coordinated?  Make a MATLAB program which plots contour of given…

Project: Powertrain for aircraft in runways.   Aim: The following project has 2 parts: Part A: Search and list out the total weight of various types of aircrafts.  Is there any difference between ground speed and air speed? Why is it not recommended to use aircraft engine power to move it on the ground at Airport?…

Final Project: Design of an Electric Vehicle.   Aim: Create a MATLAB model of electric car which uses a battery and a DC motor. Choose suitable blocks from Powertrain block set. Prepare a report about your model including following: Objectives:  System level configurations Model parameters Results Conclusion…

Project Title: Electric Rickshaw modelling Aim: Create a detailed MATLAB model of an electric rickshaw (three wheel passenger vehicle) as per details below:  Rear wheels driven by PM brushed type motor Assume efficiency points of motor controller and motor Make an excel sheet of all input and assumed data  Results:…

Project Title: Modelling an electric Car with Li-ion battery.   Aim: Create a MATLAB model of electric car which uses lithium ion battery and suitable motor. Choose suitable blocks from Simscape or Powertrain block set. Implement the vehicle speed control using PI controller and generate brake and accelerator commands.…

Challenge Title: Understanding Different Battery Chemistry.   Aim: The following challenge has 2 exercises: 1.Prepare a table which includes materials & chemical reactions occurring at the anode and cathode of LCO, LMO, NCA, NMC, LFP and LTO type of lithium ion cells.Give your detailed explanation on it 2.Compare…

Project Title: Mechanical design of battery pack.   Aim: Battery pack capacity: 18 kWh Cell: ANR26650M1-B  Prepare a detailed battery pack drawing along with its enclosure. State your assumptions   Software Used: Siemens NX, MS Word.   Solution: Battery pack capacity: 18 kWh Cell: ANR26650M1-B …

Project Title: Thermal modelling of battery pack.   Aim: For a 10 cell series lithium ion battery model, simulate the thermal effects and compare life cycle performance at various temperatures, charge & discharge rates using MATLAB.   Software Used: Simulink, MS Word.   Solution: For a 10 cell series…

Challenge Title: 1D Element Creation Challenge.   Aim: Mesh the Given component with the Size of 5 Units. Create 1D elements on the following component with given cross-section and DOF Rod element:- Translational DOF should be Constrained with RBE2 link Cross-Section: BOX- Dimension a= 12 mm      …

Challenge Title: Meshing of Hood Challenge.   Aim: For this week's challenge,  Follow the below-mentioned quality criteria, mesh the component given below and assign thickness: Target Element Length = 5 Units S.N Quality Criteria  Value  1 Aspect Ratio  5 2 Skewness 45 3 Warping 15 4 Taper …