Design of an Electric Power Train for an All-Terrain Vehicle
The main goal of this dissertation is the development and implementation of a fully electric functional traction system for an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV).The dissertation starts with an introduction, where the motivation for the project is exposed. It is then presented an overview of the tasks that w...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
01-01-2016
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| Summary: | The main goal of this dissertation is the development and implementation of a fully electric functional traction system for an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV).The dissertation starts with an introduction, where the motivation for the project is exposed. It is then presented an overview of the tasks that were developed over the time at which this dissertation was created. This document presents the vehicle that was made electric and analyses its mechanical construction, providing the calculations needed.The minimum requirements of the electric ATV are calculated and presented. These requirements are specified by the author of the dissertation and are justified in the same chapter.With the previous determined requirements in mind, there is a study of the different topologies of rotary motors that can be used in traction systems, culminating in a justified choice of the type of motor to study and implement.An analysis of the batteries is made, in order to choose the type of batteries and the main project aspects that these need to have, in order to fulfil the requirements completely.Having been decided the motor and battery pack, a discussion is presented on the power converters used. The most common power converters are pondered, based on their advantages and disadvantages, achieving a decision on which to employ in this given application.The motor used in the implementation is studied and designed. Its components were created and assembled, so as to achieve a final motor that is used in the validation phase of the project.The control of the converter responsible for the operation of the motor is one of the most influential aspects in the response of the ATV. That said, it is presented to the reader the detailed operation of the motor and various methods of control. One method is chosen and simulated, before being implemented.Everything related to the physical implementation of the system, such as control platforms, sensors, connections, among others, is presented in a chapter specifically dedicated for that effect.The dissertation ends with a discussion of the results achieved in the implementation and an overview of the work that can be done in the future to improve the system. |
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| ISBN: | 9798382013961 |