A Multifunctional Solar PV and Grid Based On-Board Converter for Electric Vehicles

Project Code :TEPGPS408

Objective

The main objective of this project is to charging of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) using dual power sources (grid and solar photovoltaic (PV))

Abstract

In this project, development of a multifunctional power electronic converter (PEC) utilizing dual power sources (grid and solar photovoltaic (PV)) for charging phenomenon of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). The developed configuration accomplished all modes of vehicles (charging, propulsion (PP) and regenerative braking (RB)). 

In standstill condition of vehicle, the battery is either charged by grid or simultaneously by both grid and solar PV system. In running mode, the battery can also be charged through RB operation by utilizing kinetic energy of vehicle wheels. The proposed converter operates as an isolated SEPIC in plug-in charging (PIC) mode and as a non-isolated SEPIC in solar PV charging mode. Further, in PP and RB modes, operation of the proposed PEC as a conventional boost converter and conventional buck converter, respectively. Both the simulation and experimental validations for all modes of the proposed converter have been presented.

Keywords: Electric vehicles, on-board chargers, solar PV system, DC-DC converter, power factor correction.

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Specifications

Software Configuration:

Operating System :  Windows 7/8/10

Application Software :  Matlab/Simulink

Hardware Configuration:

RAM :  8 GB

Processor :  I3 / I5(Mostly prefer)

Learning Outcomes

  • Introduction to Matlab/Simulink
  • What is EISPACK & LINPACK
  • How to start with MATLAB
  • About Matlab language
  • About tools & libraries
  • Application of Matlab/Simulink
  • About Matlab desktop
  • Features of Matlab/Simulink
  • Basics on Matlab/Simulink
  • Introduction to Power Grids
  • Introduction to Renewable Energy Sources
  • Introduction to Solar Power System
  • Introduction to MPPT.
  • Introduction to Charging Station
  • Introduction to Electric Vehicle
  • Introduction to Types of Batteries.
  • Introduction to Lithium Battery.
  • Introduction to Pulse Width Modulation (PWM),
  • Design of Solar Panel.
  • How to implement boost converter control?
  • We can learn about the Micro-Grids
  • Introduction to bidirectional AC-DC converter
  • Introduction to Voltage Source Converters (VSC)
  • We can learn about PI Controllers
  • We can learn about Mathematical model of Solar panel.
  • Project Development Skills:
    • Problem analyzing skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Creativity and imaginary skills
    • Programming skills
    • Deployment
    • Testing skills
    • Debugging skills
    • Project presentation skills
    • Thesis writing skills 

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