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OAT1903 Syllabus Elements of EHV

This document outlines a course on elements of electric and hybrid vehicles. The course aims to provide an understanding of alternative powertrain systems and knowledge of high energy batteries and fuel cells. It also aims to provide an understanding of motors, controls and basic electric vehicle design calculations. The course is divided into 5 units covering topics like energy sources, traction motors and controllers, and vehicle design considerations for electric vehicles. It also covers hybrid vehicle types, components and case studies. The course outcomes include explaining alternative powertrains, batteries and fuel cells, selecting suitable motors, and understanding hybrid electric vehicle fundamentals.

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OAT1903 Syllabus Elements of EHV

This document outlines a course on elements of electric and hybrid vehicles. The course aims to provide an understanding of alternative powertrain systems and knowledge of high energy batteries and fuel cells. It also aims to provide an understanding of motors, controls and basic electric vehicle design calculations. The course is divided into 5 units covering topics like energy sources, traction motors and controllers, and vehicle design considerations for electric vehicles. It also covers hybrid vehicle types, components and case studies. The course outcomes include explaining alternative powertrains, batteries and fuel cells, selecting suitable motors, and understanding hybrid electric vehicle fundamentals.

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OAT1903 Elements of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles OE 3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
1. To understand the need for alternative power train system
2. To provide adequate knowledge in high energy and power density batteries and fuel cells.
3. To give basic knowledge in power controls and motors used in EV and HEV applications.
4. To make the students understand the calculations involved in the basic design of electric vehicle
5. To understand the fundamentals of hybrid electric vehicle

UNIT I NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM 9


Energy demands for transportation sector- Emission regulations-Need of electric vehicles hybrid
vehicles – comparative study of diesel, petrol, pure electric and hybrid vehicles. Limitations of electric
vehicles. Basic layout of electric and hybrid vehicles

UNIT II ENERGY SOURCES : BATTERIES AND FUEL CELLS 9


Battery Parameters-Power requirement of electric vehicles- Different types of batteries - Lead acid- Nickel
based-Sodium based-Lithium based- Metal Air based. Battery charging- Charger design- Quick charging
devices- Charging profile for batteries. Battery Management System. Fuel Cell- Fuel cell characteristics-
Fuel cell types-Hydrogen fuel cell- Connecting cell in series- water management in the PEM fuel cell-
Thermal Management of the PEM fuel cell

UNIT III TRACTION MOTORS AND CONTROLLERS 12


Requirements of motors for EV and HEV application. Characteristic of permanent magnet and
separately exited DC motors.PMSM and SRM motors- AC single phase and 3-phase motor – inverters –
DC and AC motor speed controllers. DC-DC convertors – AC-DC convertors. DC-AC convertors.

UNIT IV VEHICLE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES 6


Aerodynamic-Rolling resistance- Transmission efficiency- Vehicle mass- Electric vehicle chassis and Body
design considerations - Gradability requirements. Heating and cooling systems- Controllers- Power
steering- Tyre choice- Wing Mirror, Aerials and Luggage racks

UNIT V HYBRID VEHICLES 9


Concept of hybridization. Types of Hybrid- Series, parallel, split – parallel, series - parallel - Advantages
and Disadvantages. Power split device – Energy Management System - Design consideration - HEV
driving modes. Plug-in hybrid vehicles. Case study – Toyota prius, Honda civic.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. The students will be able to explain the need for alternative power trains for automobiles.
2. The students will be able to explain about high energy and power density batteries and fuel
cells.
3. The students can suggest the type of motor that can be used for a particular type of EV.
4. The students can calculate the different resistance experienced by the automobile and
suitability arrive at the power requirement need for EV propulsion.
5. The students will be able to discuss about the fundamentals of hybrid electric vehicles.

TEXT BOOKS:

1 James Larminie and John Lowry, “Electric Vehicle Technology Explained “ John Wiley
& Sons,2003
2 Iqbal Husain, “ Electric and Hybrid Vehicles-Design Fundamentals”, CRC Press,2003
3 MehrdadEhsani, “ Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles”, CRC
Press,2005

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1 Ron HodKinson, “light Weight Electric/ Hybrid Vehicle Design”, Butterworth


Heinemann Publication,2005
2 Lino Guzzella, “ Vehicle Propulsion System” Springer Publications,2005

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