Battery Workforce Challenge: Design of Lithium-ion battery pack systems for a RAM Pro master electric van
Battery Workforce Challenge: Design of Lithium-ion battery pack systems for a RAM Pro master electric van
Goal
Support activities of the Battery Challenge Competition in designing at battery pack to be integrated in a real passenger vehicles. This includes working with electrical, electronics and thermal components.
Before the interview please read this paper:
Perner, A., and J. Vetter. "Lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles." Advances in battery technologies for electric vehicles. Woodhead Publishing, 2015. 173-190.
Details
Over the course of this project, the student will learn and apply techniques to solve complicated multidisciplinary design challenges, learn about Battery Management Systems and related control strategies.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of MATLAB and background in energy storage, modeling and control.
- Mechanical and electrical undergrad students, or equivalent.
- Priority to students interested in the Bachelor Honor thesis program.