Week - 7

Aim: The main aim is to develop an Adaptive Cruise Control Feature as per the Requirement Document using MATLAB Simulink following Requirement Tagging and & Traceability, Creation of Data Dictionary, Configuration Parameters changes, Model Advisor check & Code Generation. Theory: Adaptive Cruise Control Feature…

Aim: The main aim is to create the Vehicle Direction Determination logic with the given requirements, using Data Dictionaries in Simulink.   Theory: Identifying the direction of the vehicle is one of the important & diverse features in Autonomous driving & Advanced Driver Assistance Features. This particular…

Aim: The main aim is to derive the central difference, skewed right difference and skewed left difference scheme for the fourth-order approximation of the second-order derivative and creating the Taylor table. Theory: Central Differencing Scheme: The central Difference scheme is a finite difference Method that optimizes…

Aim: The aim is as follows: 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. Lithium-Ion Battery: A lithium-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery. Lithium-ion batteries are commonly…

BMS: A battery management system (BMS) is an electronic system that manages a rechargeable battery, such as by protecting the battery from operating outside its safe operating area, monitoring its state, calculating secondary data, reporting that data, controlling its environment, authenticating it, and/or balancing it.…

Prepare a detailed battery pack drawing along with its enclosure. State your assumptions. Understanding the Battery Pack: Cell: A cell refers to a single anode and cathode separated by electrolyte used to produce a voltage and current. A battery can be made up of one or more cells. Battery: A battery is a collection of…

  Preparing a Table that includes materials and chemical reactions occurring at the anode and cathode of LCO, LMO, NCA, NMC, LFP, and LTO type of lithium-ion cells. Lithium-Ion Cells: A lithium-ion battery or Li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery. Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used for portable electronics…

Aim: To create a MATLAB model of an Electric Car that uses a Li-ion battery and PID controller. Objective: The objective is to run and include the following System-level configurations Model Parameters Results Conclusion Theory: Electric Vehicle: An EV is a shortened acronym for an electric vehicle. EVs are vehicles that…

  Aim: The main aim is to model an Electric Rickshaw using Simulink. Objective: The main objective is as follows: The Rickshaw is a rear-wheel-drive by a PM brushed type motor. Assuming the Efficiency points of the motor controller and motor. Making an excel Sheet of all the input and assumed data. Theory: Electric…

Aim: To create a MATLAB model of an Electric Car that uses a battery and DC motor. Objective: The objective is to run and include the following System-level configurations Model Parameters Results Conclusion Theory: Electric Vehicle: An EV is a shortened acronym for an electric vehicle. EVs are vehicles that are either…

Aim: The main aim is to answer all the questions related to the Power Trains in Aircraft in runways. Objective: The objective is as follows: Search and list out the total weight of various types of aircraft. Is there any difference between ground speed and airspeed? Why is it not recommended to use aircraft engine power…

Aim: The main aim of this project is mentioned below For a defined driving cycle, calculate the energy required for braking. Why electric motor can’t develop braking torque at a high speed similar to starting? How electric and mechanical brakes are coordinated? Make a MATLAB program that plots the contour of given…

  Aim: Explain and Run MATLAB demo ‘Speed control of a DC motor using BJT-H Bridge’. The armature current shoot-up from the scope results are to be observed. Refer to the help section of ‘The Four-Quadrant Chopper DC Drive (DC7) block’. Compare it with the H-Bridge model. Develop a 2-quadrant…

Aim: Which types of power converter circuits are employed in electric and hybrid electric vehicles? An Electric Vehicle's powertrain with a 72V battery pack is shown in the diagram below. The duty ratio for acceleration operation is 'd1' and for the braking operation the duty ratio is 'd2'. What is EV steady-state speed…

Objective: The main objective is stated as below: What is the difference between the mapped and dynamic models of engine, motor, and generator? How can you change the model type?  How does the model calculate miles per gallon? Which factors are considered to model fuel flow?  Run the HEV Reference Application…

Objective: The main objective is as below: For the 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 the simulation. Perform gradeability test…

Aim: To study and analyze the BAJA All-Terrain Vehicle model using Simulink and comparing the different models that are given. Objective: To prepare a technical report explaining the functions of the subsystems and blocks used in the model and explaining the differences between the five models provided. To observe the…

Objective: The main objective is to create a Data Analysis code of the Engine using Python. Rules: There was a set of rules given which should be used to create the code perfectly. The main rule is to save the file in the same folder as the code. Data visualizer: The script should take column numbers as the input and plot…

Aim: The main aim is as follows: Write a function that extracts the 14 coefficients and calculates the enthalpy, entropy, and specific heats for all the species in the data file. Calculate the molecular weight of each species and display it in the command window. Plot the Cp, Enthalpy, and Entropy for the local temperature…

Aim: To perform the crash analysis on the frontal section of the car and to check where the stresses are acting on it.   Objective: The main objective is to do as the instructions. To check the unit systems and change if necessary Create an interface of Type 7 with the friction value of 0.2 and other parameters.…

Aim: The main aim is to determine the working of the Washing Machine Mechanism and Gear Shift Logic using the Simulink State flow. Objective: The first objective is to create a Control Logic of a Washing Machine using Stateflow as per the given Sequence: If the Power Supply is available, the system gets activated. If the…

 Aim: The main aim is to determine the Heat Distortion criteria, Snow Load Criteria, and Section Modulus of the roof and the reinforcements and to check if they are qualifying the given criteria. Theory: Roof: The roof is an upper part of the car that sits above the passenger compartment, protects the vehicle occupants…

Objective: The main objective is to create the Simulink model for Doorbell and to create a situation where the switch is closed for 2 seconds and then released. To create the Thermistor to sense the heater temperature to turn on/off the fan  under the conditions as follows: Temperature source: 20 °C from 0 to…

Aim: The main aim is to design the Back door of a car from scratch following the design parameters using CATIA V5.   Theory: Back Door: The back door is placed at the rear end of a car at which the loads can be kept. It is also called a trunk or tailgate. It consists of an outer panel, inner panel, and some reinforcements…

Aim: The aim is to calculate the section modulus of the hood model and to adjust the hood cross-section such that the Section modulus is increased. Theory: Section Modulus: Section modulus is a geometric property for a given cross-section used in the design of beams. Other geometric properties used in design include area…

Aim: The main aim is to design the fender model with the necessary mounts using the class-A surface. Mounts: Bumper A-Pillar Sill Cowl Drip   Theory: Fender: A fender is a part of an automobile that frames a wheel well (Fender underside). Its primary purpose is to prevent sand, mud, rocks, liquids, and other road sprays…

    Aim: The aim is to create the Hood model (both inner and outer Panels) with the embossments and assemble it with the Latch and Hinge.  Information:   Parts to create and Assemble:   Hood Outer Panel Hood Inner Panel Hinge Latch  Reinforcements   Thickness Information:   Outer…

Under Coating: Undercoating is the sprayed application of a wax or rubber-based composite onto the entire underside of the vehicle. It's designed to create a rust-proof layer between the underside of the vehicle and the water, ice, and salt of the road. In Indian road conditions, a car's underbody is most prone to corrosion.…

Benchmarking:   Benchmarking involves a structured comparison between similar products, services or processes on some dimensions of performance. It is particularly useful when comparing not only performance but also practice. Process benchmarking of this kind can operate at several levels. Between similar processes…

Aim: The main objective is to create a Solid with the Attachments such as Ribs, Locators, and Doghouses using the given Class-A surface. Methodology: Opening the file. Checking the Class A surface Tooling Axis. Creating the Tooling Axis. Performing the Draft Analysis. Creating the B Surface. Creating the C surface. Joining…

Aim: The main aim is to complete the given Class A model into a surface with a thickness of 2.5 mm.  Procedure: Checking the Class A Surface Tooling Axis: Initially, the model is opened using the Open Command. Once, the model is opened, we check the given Class-A surface of the given Applique and the Door attachment.…

Aim: The main objective is to create a structure of the given Door Rest Class A surface to the Final Solid Model. Procedure: Setting the Main Tooling Axis: Initially, the model is opened using the Open Command. Once, the model is opened, we check the given Class-A surface of the given Car Door Rest. We rotate the model…

Aim: The main aim is to complete the given Class A model into a surface with a thickness of 2.5 mm.  Procedure:   Checking the Class A Surface Tooling Axis: Initially, the model is opened using the Open Command. Once, the model is opened, we check the given Class-A surface of the given Switch Bezel. We rotate…

Aim: The main aim is to perform a roof crash analysis and to plot the graphs on the given car model. Objective: The main objective is to follow the steps given to perform a crash analysis of the car.  To set the location of the impactor as given below. A 180° rotation about the global z-axis with the point opposite…

Project 2: Crash Analysis on the Side Body of a Car. Aim: To perform the crash analysis on the Side area of the car and to check where the stresses are acting on it.   Objective: The main objective is to do as the instructions. To check the unit systems and change if necessary Create an interface of…

Aim: The main aim is to create a mesh, give connections, and to simulate the given models. Objective: The objective for this project is as below. For Model 1: To create the mesh for bumper assembly, the Target element size should be 6mm. For Model 2: For Model 2, to simulate the crash tube model as it is. Change the value…

Aim: The aim of this project is to simulate the given component with different material properties and plotting the graph comparing those changes. The given component is a rupture plate.  Objective: The objective of this project is as follows. To run the model as it is and to name it Law2_epsmax_failure. In /FAIL/JOHNSON,…

Aim: The Main Objective is to use different Morphing Techniques of the given Model.   Methodology: The Steps followed to do a proper morph is as follows: Checking the Geometry. Giving the PID. Morphing the Model.   Theory: Morphing: ANSA encompasses a full-fledged Morphing menu which is completely integrated…

Aim: The main aim is to generate a mid- surface and to create a mesh for the given Hood model. Methodology: The Methodology is for the hood model is as follows. Opening the File. Creating the Mid surfaces. Giving Quality Criteria. Generating the mesh. Theory: Hood: The hood or bonnet is the hinged cover over the engine…

Aim: The main goal to give the connections to the given frame assembly model. Methodology: The process in which the connections are made is as follows Opening the File Checking the components and generating the mid surface. Performing a mesh Giving the connections   Procedure: Opening the File: The File opening does…

Aim: The main goal is to complete the given tasks which are given to simulate the given model with a different set of parameters. The task given is as follows Questions: Comparison of results with base simulation and improved shell element properties       1. Using the crash beam file from the previous assignment,…

Aim: The main aim is to extract the mid surface, mesh the component, and give the thickness to the given component. Methodology: The methodology for the given model is as follows. Opening the File. Performing the Geometry Clean up Extracting the Mid Surface. Giving the Quality Criteria. Generating the Mesh. Clearing the…

Project 1: Side Door Inner Plastic Panel   Aim: The goal is to extract the mid surface, generate the mesh, and to add the thickness to the given side door inner panel using the Following Quality Criteria. Target Element Length = 4mm Quality Criteria  S. No. Quality Criteria  Value  1 Aspect Ratio …

Aim: The main aim is to perform a 3D and a Hexa mesh for the given model and to understand the basics of Radioss.   Procedure: For Tetra Mesh: Opening of File: The File opening does requires few steps to be followed which then results in the opening of the file. the Model is of ‘.hm’ format, therfore,…

Aim: The main aim is to perform the geometry clean up and to give a mesh to the given sheet metal component, Clip Repair model, and Mounting Bracket Model. Methodology: The methodology to get the mesh effectively. Opening the file Extracting the Mid Surface. Giving the mesh Clearing the Errors Giving the material Property…

Aim: The main plan is to create a volumetric mesh for the given components. The Given components are Housing, Chassis assembly component, and another Component. The goal is to use the different methods of tetra mesh to create a volume for the components given. Methodology: The methodology for this project is as follows:…

Aim: The aim is to create a 1D model with the following components with the given cross-section and Degrees of Freedom(DOF). Rod element: With only translational DOF and RBE2 link Cross-Section: BOX Dimension a= 12 mm Dimension b=10 mm Thickness t= 0.75 mm Beam element: with all DOF and RBE3 link Cross-Section: I Section…

Aim: The main aim is to optimize the Stalagmite function and to find the global maxima of the function by clearly explaining the concept of genetic algorithm and plotting the graph for the three studies i.e. unbounded inputs, bounded inputs, and bounded inputs with modified population size. Theory: Stalagmites: A Stalagmite…

  Aim: The main aim is to generate the Curve fit for a linear and polynomial of Specific Heat and Temperature using the given data.   Theory: Curve Fitting: Curve fitting is the process of finding a curve from a set of curves that best matches a series of data points. The set of curves is defined in terms of…

Aim: The main aim is to simulate the transient behavior of the Simple Pendulum and the animation is created. Theory: Ordinary Differential Equations: In mathematics, an ordinary differential equation (ODE) is a differential equation containing one or more functions of one independent variable and the derivatives of those…

Aim: The main aim is to create a p-V Diagram of an Otto cycle and to calculate it’s Thermal Efficiency. Equations used: Relation between crank angle and Volume in the Combustion chamber: `V/V_c =1+ 1/2(r_c-1)[R+1-cos⁡θ- (R^2-sin^2⁡θ)^(1/2)]` Where, V = Compression or Expansion Volume  `V_c`= Clearance…

Aim: The main objective is to give connections for the Rear Door of a Car.  Methodology: The methodology is to follow the step by step process to get the successful model. Checking the Model Giving the Proper Mesh flow Assessing the PID Giving the PID Giving Connections Checking or any errors present Theory: Rear…

Aim: The main aim is to create a Volume Mesh and Give connections to the given Rear Suspension model according to the given Quality Criteria.         Methodology: The process which is followed to get a proper volumetric mesh and connections done are as follows. Opening the File Checking the Geometry…

Project – 1:  The Mesh and Mid Surface generation of the Instrument panel Substrate Aim: The Main Objective is to generate the mid surface and a proper mesh flow of the Instrument Panel Substrate. Methodology: The Steps of Construction to follow to get the good mesh flow and a better Design model using the given…

Aim: The main aim is to simulate the forward kinematics of a 2R Robotic Arm and to create an animation file of the plot. Theory: Forward Kinematics: Forward Kinematics refers to the use of the kinematic equations of a robot to compute the position of the end-effector from specified values for the joint parameters. The…

Aim: The aim is to calculate the drag force against a cyclist and plotting a graph as follows Plotting a graph between the Velocity and the Drag Force. Plotting a graph between the Drag Co-efficient and the Drag Force. Theory: Drag force: A drag force is the resistance force caused by the motion of a body through a fluid,…

Aim: The main objective is to create a Mid-surface using Skin, Casting, and Offset and using the Batch Mesh using the given Quality Criteria and Meshing Parameters. S. No. Quality Criteria Value 1 Target/Average length  3 2 Minimum Length 1 3 Maximum Length 5 4 Aspect 3 5 Warpage 15 6 Skewness 45 7 Jacobian 0.7 8…

Aim: To check the geometrical errors and mesh of the given Rear View Mirror with Quality criteria and using tetra elements to model the component and there should not and kinks and dips on the surface of the component.   Methodology: ­The methodology of the given Rear View Mirror Element is as follows. Opening…

Generation of Mid Surface, Mesh of the Bottle Cap Aim: To create a Mid-Surface and mesh with the given quality criteria and to make sure the element given is free from geometrical errors. Methodology: The methodology for the given element is as follows:     Perform a Geometrical Check ( if Errors present fix…

Mid Surfacing and Meshing an Automotive Hood with Quality Criteria and Thickness Aim: To create a mesh with the given quality Criteria and to make sure the element given is free from geometrical errors. Methodology: The methodology for the given element is as follows: Perform a Geometrical Check ( if Errors present fix…

Objective: The main objective is to create and perform a Curve Fitting of Linear and Cubic Polynomial using Python. Theory: Curve Fitting: Curve fitting is the process of finding a curve from a set of curves that best matches a series of data points. The set of curves is defined in terms of curve parameters. In other words,…

Aim: To simulate the transient behavior of a simple pendulum and to create an animation of its motion Principle: In mechanics and physics, simple harmonic motion is a special type of periodic motion or oscillation where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement and acts in the direction opposite…

Aim: To Create a P-V Diagram of an Otto cycle engine and calculate it’s Thermal Efficiency. Objective: The main objective is to calculate the Efficiency of the engine and construct a PV Diagram.   Working Principle: An Otto cycle is an idealized thermodynamic cycle that describes the functioning of a typical…