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MET453

Register No.:____________________ Exam Slot: B


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TRAVANCORE ENGINEERING COLLEGE


(Affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), Govt. of Kerala & Approved by
AICTE, New Delhi)
Roadvila, Cheriyavelinalloor P.O, Oyoor, Kollam Dist., PIN 691 516, Kerala

Department of Mechanical Engineering


A

B.Tech Degree Seventh Semester Branch Name : ME Academic Year


First Series Examination September 2024 (2019 Scheme) 2024-25

Course Code & Name: MET453 HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES Faculty Name: Neethu Prasad

Duration: 1.5 Hr.


Max. Marks: 50
Qn. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bloom’s Taxonomy U U P R R +P R +P R +P R +P R +P U U U
CO 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2
Marks 3 3 3 3 1+2 2+5 2+5 2+5 2+5 7 7 7
PART-A
Marks
Answer All Questions
Describe the conceptual advantages of a hybrid electric vehicle over electric vehicles
1 3
Explain the various resistive forces that oppose the motion of a four-wheel vehicle 3
2
The series hybrid drive configuration is used in heavy commercial vehicle whereas small vehicles use parallel
3 configurations, justify the statement. 3

Give the sketch of a Brushless DC motor. Show the major parts in the sketch 3
4
Analyze some features of BLDC and PMS motors which make them suitable for EHV application.
5 3

PART-B
MODULE 1
(Answer Three Questions Completely, each question carries 7 marks)

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MET453

Compute forces due to drag rolling resistances and gradient for the following vehicles assuming ρ
=1.2Kg/m3 and θ=8°. For the 3 vehicles given in the table find aerodynamic drag at velocities V1 and
V2. Also find rolling resistance at two velocities.
6 7
Vehicle GVW(kg) CD Area(sqm) μ V1(kmph) V2(kmph) Tyre
radius
2 wheeler 200 0.9 0.6 0.015 30 80 0.28
3 wheeler 600 0.45 1.6 0.015 30 80 0.2
4 wheeler 1500 0.3 2.5 0.015 30 80 0.3
7 With a neat block diagrams explain the working of power flow control in typical dominated series
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parallel hybrid drive.
8 Why the first generation EVs had a premature death? In your opinion what’s behind it? .Give the facts
7
to substantiate your answer.
9 What are the basic functions of a Power train? Illustrate the concept in HEV scenario. 7
MODULE 2
(Answer Any Two Questions Completely, each question carries 7 marks)
10 With the help of diagrams explain speed control of induction motors used in electric vehicle 7
11 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor is extensively used in EV drive. Justify 7
12 What are the torque slip characteristics and torque speed characteristics of induction motor used in EV
7
applications

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