Development and validation of a modular hybrid electric vehicle simulation model

To attempt to bring rigor and analysis to the design process, accurate simulation programs are crucial. Most hybrid electric vehicle hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) simulation programs are written for very specific component configurations and only allow changes in component sizes. These programs prove helpful only if one designs a component configuration similar to the one already simulated. A modular based program such as the one developed here allows simpler reconfiguration of the components for an accurate simulation of almost any component configuration design. This HEV simulation program allows for simulation of all three types of hybrids, with several engine types and configurations, and several transmissions. Vehicle efficiency and performance can be predicted with the Federal Test Procedure, the Highway Fuel Efficiency Test, the US06 and the Japanese 10--15 Mode driving cycles. Comparisons are made with published results for several conventional vehicles and those HEVs tested and reported to date. (Abstract shortened by UMI.).

Name thesis:degree_name

MS

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Year dc:date.available

1998

Author dc:creator

• Kellermeyer, William Frederick, III

Contributors dc:contributor

• Chris Atkinson.

• Mathematics
• Automotive engineering
• Energy

Identifier

https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/918

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:researchrepository.wvu.edu:etd-1921