Advanced Hybrid Automotive Systems

Download or read book Advanced Hybrid Automotive Systems written by Mandy Concepcion and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2011 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role of the modern automotive technician has changed drastically in the past decade. The job of today's vehicle specialist involves a deep knowledge of a wide variety of technical disciplines. Few professions encompass such a diverse understanding of technology. The automotive technician is now expected to know about chemistry, electronics, mechanics, optics, as well as posses a deep analytical mind. The last only comes with time and experience. Advanced HYBRID Vehicle Systems (vol 1), Including Toyota & Honda models By Mandy Concepcion Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 (Hybrid Basics and Safety Procedures) The Need for Hybrid Systems Hybrid Do's and Dont's Here are some definite do's Hybrid basics and safety procedures Hybrid power down procedure and deactivation High voltage measurement and equipment Humidity and high-voltage CHAPTER 2 (Hybrid Aerodynamics and Low Friction Tires) Low friction components and non-belt driven coolant pump, and air conditioning compressor The AC system EPS system, or electric power steering Replacement of the actual electric motor Performing a zero rest procedure CHAPTER 3 (Advanced Electronics for Hybrids) The dangers of amperage and High Current Circuits Current measurements using an electromagnetic probe (clamp on) Voltage measurement on hybrid vehicles (advanced concepts) Measure the high voltage circuit at the orange cables after a power down procedure The Dropping Resistors CHAPTER 4 (Basic Electric Motor and Power Generation) Principle of Induction Electric Motors and Electric Alternating Current The DC Electric Motor The AC Electric Motor Important facts about electric hybrid motor generator units Typical hybrid motor generator Dangers of Inverter Internal Capacitors Motor Commutation Plates Hybrid Motor Position Sensor Motor control techniques Difference between a hybrid vehicle electrical motor and a regular AC motor The TRIAC and IGBT (Isolated Gate Bipolar Transistor) Hybrid Regenerative Breaking CHAPTER 5 (AC and DC Power Units of Measurements) Frequency measurements Phase Measurement Voltage Measurements Using a Clamp-On AMP Probe The 3 Phases of a HYBRID Motor (U, V, W) The Inverter Unit on the Prius DC Brushless Motors CHAPTER 6 (basic battery technology) The nickel metal hydride battery The lithium ion battery Toyota Prius high Voltage battery Ultra-Capacitors V R L A or variable regulation lead acid battery CHAPTER 7 (The 6 Hybrid Modes of Operation) HYBRID Computer System Control Light Acceleration Mode Regenerative Breaking Mode Deceleration Mode Normal Driving Mode STOP Mode M1's Biggest Contribution to the HYBRID Unit CHAPTER 8 (Parallel and Series Hybrid Systems) Series hybrid system Series, parallel, and series/parallel hybrid Inverter Power Management Parallel hybrid system Parallel/Series hybrid system Toyota motor Co. and AISIN CHAPTER 9 (The Prius CVT or continuously variable transmission) THS or hybrid synergy Drive Transmission Planetary Gears Key point to understanding the way this transmission works HONDA CVT Transmission Honda's Cylinder Deactivation Honda's Electric Balancing CHAPTER 10 (Toyota specific hybrid system) Specific concepts on the Toyota hybrid Problems with the Coolant Pump Gas Tank Rubber Bladder Car Off AC System The Scanner and the HYBRID System High Voltage Battery MG1 and MG2 Power Output The Toyota auxiliary 12 V battery How to Jump Start a HYBRID A Word About Toyota's Keyless Entry Dangers of Electric Mode Driving CHAPTER 11 (Honda specific hybrid system) The Honda hybrid system is vastly different than that of Toyota HONDA Hybrid is a Simple Design IMA or integrated motor assist The Motor Generator Unit The 12 volt Starter Honda Electronic Balancing The 1.3L Engine Soft iridium spark plugs Honda Civic Complete Cylinder Deactivation

Download or read book Advanced Hybrid and Electric Vehicles written by Michael Nikowitz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This contributed volume contains the results of the research program “Agreement for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles”, developed in the framework of the Energy Technology Network of the International Energy Agency. The topical focus lies on technology options for the system optimization of hybrid and electric vehicle components and drive train configurations which enhance the energy efficiency of the vehicle. The approach to the topic is genuinely interdisciplinary, covering insights from fields. The target audience primarily comprises researchers and industry experts in the field of automotive engineering, but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students.

Download or read book Hybrid Electric Vehicles written by Chris Mi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest developments in the field of hybrid electric vehicles Hybrid Electric Vehicles provides an introduction to hybrid vehicles, which include purely electric, hybrid electric, hybrid hydraulic, fuel cell vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric, and off-road hybrid vehicular systems. It focuses on the power and propulsion systems for these vehicles, including issues related to power and energy management. Other topics covered include hybrid vs. pure electric, HEV system architecture (including plug-in & charging control and hydraulic), off-road and other industrial utility vehicles, safety and EMC, storage technologies, vehicular power and energy management, diagnostics and prognostics, and electromechanical vibration issues. Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Second Edition is a comprehensively updated new edition with four new chapters covering recent advances in hybrid vehicle technology. New areas covered include battery modelling, charger design, and wireless charging. Substantial details have also been included on the architecture of hybrid excavators in the chapter related to special hybrid vehicles. Also included is a chapter providing an overview of hybrid vehicle technology, which offers a perspective on the current debate on sustainability and the environmental impact of hybrid and electric vehicle technology. Completely updated with new chapters Covers recent developments, breakthroughs, and technologies, including new drive topologies Explains HEV fundamentals and applications Offers a holistic perspective on vehicle electrification Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Principles and Applications with Practical Perspectives, Second Edition is a great resource for researchers and practitioners in the automotive industry, as well as for graduate students in automotive engineering.

Download or read book Hybrid Electric Vehicles written by Chris Mi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Hybrid Electric Vehicles provides vital guidance to help a new generation of engineers master the principles of and further advance hybrid vehicle technology. The authors address purely electric, hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, hybrid hydraulic, fuel cell, and off-road hybrid vehicle systems. They focus on the power and propulsion systems for these vehicles, including issues related to power and energy management. They concentrate on material that is not readily available in other hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) books such as design examples for hybrid vehicles, and cover new developments in the field including electronic CVT, plug-in hybrid, and new power converters and controls. Covers hybrid vs. pure electric, HEV system architecture (including plug-in and hydraulic), off-road and other industrial utility vehicles, non-ground-vehicle applications like ships, locomotives, aircrafts, system reliability, EMC, storage technologies, vehicular power and energy management, diagnostics and prognostics, and electromechanical vibration issues. Contains core fundamentals and principles of modern hybrid vehicles at component level and system level. Provides graduate students and field engineers with a text suitable for classroom teaching or self-study.

Download or read book Introduction to Hybrid Vehicle System Modeling and Control written by Wei Liu and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-02-08 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an engineering reference book on hybrid vehicle system analysis and design, an outgrowth of the author's substantial work in research, development and production at the National Research Council Canada, Azure Dynamics and now General Motors. It is an irreplaceable tool for helping engineers develop algorithms and gain a thorough understanding of hybrid vehicle systems. This book covers all the major aspects of hybrid vehicle modeling, control, simulation, performance analysis and preliminary design. It not only systemically provides the basic knowledge of hybrid vehicle system configuration and main components, but also details their characteristics and mathematic models. Provides valuable technical expertise necessary for building hybrid vehicle system and analyzing performance via drivability, fuel economy and emissions Built from the author's industry experience at major vehicle companies including General Motors and Azure Dynamics Inc. Offers algorithm implementations and figures/examples extracted from actual practice systems Suitable for a training course on hybrid vehicle system development with supplemental materials An essential resource enabling hybrid development and design engineers to understand the hybrid vehicle systems necessary for control algorithm design and developments.

Download or read book Hybrid Electric Vehicle System Modeling and Control written by Wei Liu and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition includes approximately 30% new materials covering the following information that has been added to this important work: extends the contents on Li-ion batteries detailing the positive and negative electrodes and characteristics and other components including binder, electrolyte, separator and foils, and the structure of Li-ion battery cell. Nickel-cadmium batteries are deleted. adds a new section presenting the modelling of multi-mode electrically variable transmission, which gradually became the main structure of the hybrid power-train during the last 5 years. newly added chapter on noise and vibration of hybrid vehicles introduces the basics of vibration and noise issues associated with power-train, driveline and vehicle vibrations, and addresses control solutions to reduce the noise and vibration levels. Chapter 10 (chapter 9 of the first edition) is extended by presenting EPA and UN newly required test drive schedules and test procedures for hybrid electric mileage calculation for window sticker considerations. In addition to the above major changes in this second edition, adaptive charging sustaining point determination method is presented to have a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with optimum performance.

Download or read book Electric and Hybrid Vehicles written by Amir Khajepour and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-05 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An advanced level introductory book covering fundamental aspects, design and dynamics of electric and hybrid electric vehicles There is significant demand for an understanding of the fundamentals, technologies, and design of electric and hybrid electric vehicles and their components from researchers, engineers, and graduate students. Although there is a good body of work in the literature, there is still a great need for electric and hybrid vehicle teaching materials. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Technologies, Modeling and Control – A Mechatronic Approach is based on the authors’ current research in vehicle systems and will include chapters on vehicle propulsion systems, the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics, EV and HEV technologies, chassis systems, steering control systems, and state, parameter and force estimations. The book is highly illustrated, and examples will be given throughout the book based on real applications and challenges in the automotive industry. Designed to help a new generation of engineers needing to master the principles of and further advances in hybrid vehicle technology Includes examples of real applications and challenges in the automotive industry with problems and solutions Takes a mechatronics approach to the study of electric and hybrid electric vehicles, appealing to mechanical and electrical engineering interests Responds to the increase in demand of universities offering courses in newer electric vehicle technologies