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Experiment Title

Design and Simulation of an Electric Vehicle Drive Train

Objective
To design and simulate the drive train of an electric four-wheeler using MATLAB Simulink and analyze
its performance characteristics.

Materials and Equipment


- Computer with MATLAB and Simulink installed

- MATLAB Simulink software

- Data sheets for electric motor and gearbox specifications

Theory
The drive train of an electric vehicle consists of an electric motor, a gearbox, and the wheel assembly.
The motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, which is transmitted through the
gearbox to drive the wheels. Key parameters include torque, speed, and efficiency.

Procedure

Step 1: Open MATLAB Simulink


1. Launch MATLAB.

2. Open Simulink by typing simulink in the command window.

Step 2: Create a New Model


1. Click on *Blank Model* to start a new project.

2. Save the model as EV_DriveTrain.slx.

Step 3: Add Components


1. *Electric Motor*:
- Drag and drop a *Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)* block from the Simscape >
Electrical > Specialized Power Systems library.

- Set parameters (e.g., rated power, torque constant, resistance) based on the motor specifications.

*Gearbox*:
- Use a *Mechanical Converter* block to represent the gearbox.

- Set the gear ratio to a typical value (e.g., 10:1).

.* Wheel Dynamics*:
- Add a *Rotational Inertia* block to represent the wheels.

- Set the inertia value based on the wheel's physical characteristics.

*Control System*:
- Implement a *PI Controller* from the Control System Toolbox.

- Set the proportional and integral gains based on initial estimates.

Step 4: Connect Components


1. Connect the motor output to the gearbox input.

2. Connect the gearbox output to the wheel dynamics block.

3. Connect the output of the wheel dynamics to the PI controller.

Step 5: Set Up Inputs and Outputs


1. Create a *Step Input* block to represent the desired speed profile.

2. Connect the step input to the PI controller input.

3. Use *Scope* blocks to visualize motor torque, wheel speed, and system efficiency.

Step 6: Simulation Parameters


1. Set the simulation time to 10 seconds.

2. Adjust the time step to 0.01 seconds in the simulation settings.


Step 7: Run the Simulation
1. Click the *Run* button in Simulink.

2. Observe the output on the scopes.

Observations
- Record the maximum torque produced by the motor.

- Note the time taken to reach the desired speed of 60 km/h.

- Calculate the efficiency of the drive train based on input and output power.

Results

Performance Metrics
- *Maximum Motor Torque*: [Value] Nm

- *Speed Response Time*: [Value] seconds to reach 60 km/h

- *Average Efficiency*: [Value] %

Graphical Output
- Attach screenshots of the scope outputs showing:

- Motor torque over time

- Wheel speed over time

- Efficiency curves

Discussion
- Discuss the effectiveness of the PI controller in maintaining speed.

- Analyze any discrepancies in expected vs. actual performance.

- Suggest improvements to the model or control strategy for better performance.

Conclusion
The simulation successfully demonstrated the operation of an electric vehicle drive train, providing
insights into performance characteristics such as torque, speed response, and efficiency. Further
refinement and more complex modeling can enhance accuracy and reliability.

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