Improving the Efficiency of Drive Trains Used in Electric Vehicles by Means of Optimal Modulation

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Abstract

The efficiency of drive trains used in electric vehicles is affected by the employed modulation scheme. This paper proposes an optimal modulation approach, in the form of optimized pulse patterns (OPPs), that limits the converter and winding losses in the machine while minimizing the stator current harmonic distortions. To do so, the OPP problem is reformulated such that the aforementioned losses are constrained. As shown with the presented numerical results, by setting different constraints to the system losses a better trade-off between stator current harmonics and losses is achieved compared with conventional modulation solutions, resulting in increased system efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECCE Europe 2024 - Energy Conversion Congress and Expo Europe, Proceedings
PublisherIEEE
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)979-8-3503-6444-6
ISBN (Print)979-8-3503-6445-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Publication typeA4 Article in conference proceedings
EventEnergy Conversion Congress and Expo Europe - Darmstadt, Germany
Duration: 2 Sept 20246 Sept 2024

Conference

ConferenceEnergy Conversion Congress and Expo Europe
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityDarmstadt
Period2/09/246/09/24

Keywords

  • Electric vehicle (EV)
  • hairpin winding losses
  • optimized pulse patterns (OPPs)
  • permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
  • pulse width modulation (PWM)
  • semiconductor losses
  • voltage source inverter (VSI)

Publication forum classification

  • Publication forum level 1

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Control and Optimization
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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