Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Albert Nerken School of Engineering
Vehicle Simulation Analysis and
a Hardware-in-the-Loop Framework for
Electric Vehicle Design
by
David Byungin Hahm
A thesis submitted in partial ful llment of
the requirements for the degree of
Master of Engineering
May 8, 2012
Advisors
Professor Melody Baglione and
Professor George Delagrammatikas
Vehicle simulations and hardware-in-the-loop simulations are performed to increase vehicle efficiency and performance while reducing development times and costs. Backward facing simulations of a series hybrid electric vehicle are performed to size powertrain components and optimize control strategy variables. Forward facing simulations of a conventional vehicle are performed to examine the e ffects of vehicle mass on engine operation. Simulations on a conventional vehicle with shifting schedules are performed using forward and backward facing calculations to examine the eff ects of calculation type on vehicle operation. Hardware-in-the-loop simulations of a battery electric vehicle are performed to verify and validate motor and motor controller operation. A method to perform closed loop hardware-in-the-loop simulations on a power absorbing eddy current dynamometer is explored.
