Modelling and Emulation of Solar Powered Vehicle
T.M. Thamizh Thentral1, A. Geetha2, S. Usha3, Ayush Singh4, Varoon Kannan5, Kotikalapudi Kameshwari Vashini6
1T.M. Thamizh Thentral, Assistant Professor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
2A. Geetha, Assistant Professor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
3S. Usha, Assistant Professor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
4Ayush Singh, Student, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
5Varoon Kannan, Student, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
6Kotikalapudi Kameshwari Vashini, Student, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 05 February 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 18 February 2019 | Manuscript Published on 04 March 2019 | PP: 36-41 | Volume-7 Issue-5S2 January 2019 | Retrieval Number: ES2004017519/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: With growing energy demands, switching to renewable energy is humanity’s last resort. This can be achieved only if the people are ready to switch to renewable energy, right from powering their homes to replacing their fuel cars. A solar EV provides an answer to the latter. The current requirement is an efficient and economic version of a Solar Electric Vehicle. Nowadays, there is a growing market for electric vehicles given the current scenario of global warming and the need to reduce it. Although electric vehicles have their advantages, especially in terms of traction efficiency, the major disadvantage is the shorter operating distance in comparison to a conventional vehicle. This is primarily due to the comparatively low energy density of the batteries that propel these vehicles. Hence they are apt for urban, short range purposes. For example, they may be used as taxis or as delivery vehicles. This paper focuses on the simulation of electric vehicles using a Hardware in the Loop (HiL) model of an electric vehicle traction system. The vehicle is tested under different conditions to analyze its energy consumption and other parameters.
Keywords: Hardware in Loop Simulation, Energy Storage System (ESS), Battery Management System(BMS), Boost Converter, Buck Boost Converter, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
Scope of the Article: Emulation and Simulation Methodologies for IoT