Motion control and power coordination of electric propulsion and braking distributed on multiple axles on heavy vehicles
Paper in proceeding, 2022
Instantaneous allocation of power in a distributed electric powertrain reduces losses by selective usage of actuators. Such an allocation also poses a challenge of coordinating power among actuators optimally. This study explores three different approaches of motion control and power coordination of electric machines and service brakes, using an instantaneous power allocation. These approaches based on control allocation framework, are further evaluated and compared for a given use case using simulations. The distinctive strength of the power loss minimisation approach, by using regressed data of power losses from electric machine models instantaneously, is highlighted. Additionally, it is also shown that the power loss minimisation approach resulted in the lowest energy loss in actuator power losses compared to the other approaches.
Powerloss
Multiple axles
Control allocation
Electric losses
Power control
Service brakes
Motion control
Power
Actuators
Instantaneous power
Electric machine control
Power loss minimizations
Power allocations
Heavier vehicles
Electric power trains
Author
Sachin Janardhanan
Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Vehicle Engineering and Autonomous Systems
Volvo Group
Leo Laine
Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2)
Volvo Group
Mats Jonasson
Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Vehicle Engineering and Autonomous Systems
Bengt J H Jacobson
Chalmers, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2), Vehicle Engineering and Autonomous Systems
Esteban Gelso
Volvo Group
2022 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2022 - Proceedings
9781665475877 (ISBN)
2022 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2022
Merced, USA,
Merced, USA,
Configurable Modular Electrically Propelled and Advanced Actuated Axles Installations for Heavy Duty Vehicles
Volvo Group, 2020-09-01 -- 2025-02-28.
Swedish Energy Agency (P2023-00590), 2023-07-01 -- 2025-12-31.
Swedish Energy Agency (2019-027428), 2020-04-01 -- 2023-03-31.
Areas of Advance
Transport
Subject Categories
Vehicle Engineering
DOI
10.1109/VPPC55846.2022.10003450