Week-3 Challenge: ADVISOR Tool

ADVISOR tool and simulate

1. 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.

• Now changing the cargo mass to 500 kg
• Change in the total mass of the vehicle can be seen.
• Clicking on the continue button after that a new window simulation parameter will pop up.

• In Simulation Parameter window change drive cycle to CYC_FTP by selecting the drop-down menu.
• Below that we will see # of cycles from here we can set our drive cycle.

• After pressing the RUN button, the simulation will start and it will show results in a new window.

The distance traveled by the vehicle in 1 drive cycle is 17.8km. Used almost 40% SOC.

Increasing no. of drive cycles to 2.

The distance traveled by the vehicle in 2 drive cycles is 35.5km. Used almost 81% SOC.

Increasing no. of drive cycles to 3.

The distance traveled by the vehicle in 2 drive cycles is 41.4km. Used completely 100% SOC.

No. of Drive cycles	Distance covered in kms
1	17.8
2	35.5
3	41.4

The minimum distance travel by car is 17.8 km with drive cycle CYC_FTP – 1 whereas the maximum distance travel by car is 41.4 which consumes 100% of battery in 3 Drive cycles.

Therefore EV_default cannot travel distance of 45 km due to insufficient SOC

2. In the above case, try changing the battery capacity and repeat the simulation.

• In-Vehicle Input window we will change the capacity of battery form energy storage which will be open in 1^st

• i) Energy Storage System with 29 modules and 2 drive cycles

ii) Energy Storage System with 30 modules and 2 drive cycles

iii) Energy Storage System with 31 modules and 2 drive cycles

iv) Energy Storage System with 29 modules and 3 drive cycles

v) Energy Storage System with 30 modules and 3 drive cycles

vi) Energy Storage System with 31 modules and 3 drive cycles

Drive cycle - 2 Battery Mod Voltage km Battery weight
29	358	35.5	319
30	370	35.5	330
31	382	35.5	341
Drive cycle - 3 Battery Mod Voltage km Battery weight
29	321	53.3	319
30	333	53.3	330
31	345	53.3	341

Battery modules 31 and with 3 drive cycles, the distance traveled is 53.3km.

• While changing the battery module in drive cycle 2 we get constant distance travel.
• Changing the battery module in drive cycle 3 we get changes in distance travel by vehicle.
• To cover 53km distance a 31 module 345-volt battery is required.

3. Perform gradeability test with PRIUS_Jpn_defaults_in file Compare your results in table and conclude.

• In ADVISOR tool Vehicle Input window select PRIUS_Jpn_default model.
• Continue to the next window.
• Simulation Parameter window will open.
• Select the gradeability test and click on the grade Option box, a new dialogue box will open.

• Click Ok and run the simulation and a Result window will open showing different results depend upon input data.

Results for the duration - 10sec

i) Speed - 25 miles/h or 25 kmph

Gradeability = 27.2%

Results for the duration - 10sec

ii) Speed - 30 miles/h or 30 kmph

Gradeability = 22.3%

Results for the duration - 10sec

iii) Speed - 35 miles/h or 35 kmph

Gradeability = 18.7%

Results for the duration - 20sec

Results for the duration - 20sec

i) Speed - 25 miles/h or 25 kmph

Gradeability = 25.7%

Results for the duration - 20sec

ii) Speed - 30 miles/h or 30 kmph

Gradeability = 21.1%

Results for the duration - 20sec

iii) Speed - 35 miles/h or 35 kmph

Gradeability = 17.6%

For Duration - 10sec

S.No	Vehicle Speed mph	Vehicle Speed kmph	Gradeability %
1	25	25	27.2%
2	30	30	22.3%
3	35	35	18.7%

For Duration - 20sec

S.No	Vehicle Speed mph	Vehicle Speed kmph	Gradeability %
1	25	25	25.7 %
2	30	30	21.1%
3	35	35	17.6%