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Optimization of a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Using Thermal Modeling
Description
Carbon emissions have become a major concern since the turn of the century. This has increased the demand of hybrid vehicles in United States market. Hence, there is a need to make these vehicles more efficient. This thesis focuses on creating a thermal model that could be used for optimization of these vehicles. The project was accomplished in collaboration with EcoCar3, and the temperature data obtained from the model was compared with the experimental temperature data gathered from EcoCar's testing of the vehicle they built. The data obtained through this study demonstrates that the model was accurately able to predict thermal behavior of the electric motor and the high-voltage batteries in the vehicle. Therefore, this model could be used for optimization of the powertrain in a hybrid vehicle.
Date Created
2018-05
Contributors
- Muthuvenkatesh, Nikhil (Author)
- Mayyas, Abdel (Thesis director)
- Patel, Jay (Committee member)
- W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
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Extent
20 pages
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Copyright Statement
In Copyright
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Academic Year 2017-2018
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.48175
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minimal
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- 2021-08-11 04:09:57
- 2 years 9 months ago
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