Electric Rickshaw Modelling using MATLAB & Simulink

Mini Project - Vehicle Direction Determination General Overview: Identifying the direction of the vehicle is one of the important & diverse features in Autonomous driving & Advanced Driver Assistance Features. This particular sub-feature of identifying the direction of vehicle is basically identifying the direction the…

Aim : Modelling of an Electric Rickshaw (3 Wheel Passenger Vehicle) in MATLAB & Simulink Explanation & Procedure Electric rickshaws (also known as electric tuk-tuks or e-rickshaws or auto) have been becoming more popular in some cities since 2008 as an alternative to auto rickshaws and pulled rickshaws…

Battery Pack Design Cell Specification Cell Model : ANR26650M1-B Fig.1.1. Cell details Fig.1.2. For a 18KWh Battery Pack can give a nominal voltage of 300 V & Capacity of 60Ah where Power = V X I, Hence P = 300 X 60 = 18 KWh Hence we can design the Battery of 20KWh capacity (Considering Losses) Then, 300 V X 67…

Aim : To study and design of electric powertrain for aircraft towing application. Explanation : 1.  Total weight of various types of aircrafts. Aircraft designs have come a long way since the Wright Brothers made their first flight near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Computer Technology is allowing manufacturers to develop…

1) For a defined driving cycle, calculate the energy required for braking. The Energy of Traction of wheels mainly compromises of Drag and Braking Energy. Where Braking Energy contributes the highest. In Fig.1.1. We can notice that when a standard driving cycle undergoes changes in speed, acceleration and deceleration.…

Aim : To study about Thermal Management Techniques for Electric Car Battery Pack Explanation : The battery thermal management system (BTMS) plays a vital role in the control of the battery thermal behaviour. These systems are analysed through a trade-off between performance, weight, size, cost, reliability, safety and…

Objective : To understand the BJT H bridge & Four quadrant chopper DC drive (DC7) block Explanation Basic Understandings Transistors : A transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power. It is composed of semiconductor material usually with at least…

Objective : To study about Fuel Cell Powered Electric Vehicle Explanation Fig.1.1. Simplified illustration of a working PEM fuel cell. A fuel cell is a device that generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction, not combustion. In a fuel cell hydrogen and oxygen are combined to produce electricity, heat and…

1) Types of power converter circuits employed in electric and hybrid electric vehicle Power Electronics is the study of switching electronic circuits in order to control the flow of electrical energy. Power electronics is the technology behind switching power supplies, power inverters, motot drives, power converters &…

Objective : To simulate generic battery model, charge and discharge using UDDS data. Example : A driving cycle is a series of data points representing the speed of a vehicle versus time. Driving cycles are produced by different countries and organizations to assess the performance of vehicles in various ways, as for example…

Introduction Powertrain Blockset™ provides fully assembled reference application models of automotive powertrains, including gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric systems. It includes a component library for simulating engine subsystems, transmission assemblies, traction motors, battery packs, and controller models. Powertrain…

Aim: To Understand the basics of a Battery and different types of Li-Ion Battery and their characteristics. What is a Battery? A battery is a device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy. It consists of one or more electrochemical cells with external connections for powering electrical…

Aim : To design Backdoor/ of a car and to locate the latch, striker & hinge position in the backdoor for smooth operation. Explanation : Backdoor / Rear door / Tailgate / Trunk We need to open, close and lock the trunk.  When we need to access this storage space our hands are often full of something, whether groceries,…

Aim : To Design the hood of the Car Objective :  Design Outer Panel with the Hem. Develop the Inner Panel. Develop all the Necessary Reinforcements. Mirror and position the Hinge & Striker. Provide Mastic Data. Provide the required Emboss definition. Develop a detailed Report for the Mastic position and Embosses…

Objective : To design a Roof of a car & do the curvature study to resist Heat distortion & snow load condition. What is a Roof on a car ? Roof of an automobile is that commodity which sits above the passenger compartment. Roof houses the vehicle as shielding part which safeguards the occupants…

Aim : To Model & Assemble the Sunseeker Predator Yacht  Theory  What is a Yacht ? A yacht is a sail or power vessel used for pleasure, cruising, or racing. Yacht lengths normally range from 7 metres up to dozens of meters.  Fig.1.1. Parts of a Yacht Propeller Radar Hull Garage Door Rear Seat…

Objective : To design the Front Fender of a car Explanation : What is a Fender ? Fender is the American English term for the part of an automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle body that frames a wheel well (the fender underside). Car fenders are the complex sheet of metal covering the front and the rear wheels of your…

Underbody Coating Process Manual process - The person sprays the coat by lifting the vehicle to an appropriate height. Nowadays this is performed by High speed robots that ensures a thorough coating on intricate positions. Another process is where the automobile frame is kept in a bath of liquid coat. The liquid in made…

Objective : To Model and assemble the parts of a motor bike (American Chopper) using solidworks. Introduction : Hello, glad you are here! I am Gautham Anand and this is my project to understand the basic concepts of modelling a motor bike using solidworks. The motor bike model which i have chosen in this project…

Aim : To Calculate the wheel arch radius for the given Fender model and check for its eligibility to pass the European Standards. Explanation : Wheel Arch is an arch shaped cavity in the fender body, which houses a wheel. The main intention for the calculation of wheel arc radius is to position the wheel inside the fender…

Objective : Calculation of Section modulus of hood and Optimisation to Improve the overall section modulus. Explanation : What is a Section modulus ? Section modulus is a geometric property of the cross section used for designing beams and flexural members. It does not represent anything physically. To define section modulus,…