Specialization Course in
E-Drive System Design and Control Strategy for EVs
Course Overview:
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Electric Drive (E-Drive) systems in electric vehicles (EVs), focusing on inverter design, motor technologies, control strategies, and regenerative braking. The program emphasizes simulation-based learning, practical implementation, and real-world applications across various EV platforms. Learners will acquire the skills to design, simulate, and optimize E-Drive systems, enhancing overall vehicle efficiency, performance, and reliability.
Course Objectives:
Understand the architecture and components of E-Drive systems.
Design and analyze traction inverters and switching strategies.
Evaluate and compare electric motor types for EV applications.
Implement control strategies like FOC, MTPA, and regenerative braking.
Optimize E-Drive performance using simulation tools.
Course Modules
Functions, components, and performance impact
Regenerative breaking and industry applications
Power modules (IGBT, SiC, GaN), inverter topologies
Gate driver circuits, microcontroller interfaces
DC link capacitor design, thermal management
Fault diagnosis and protection strategies
PWM techniques: Sine PWM, SVPWM, THD analysis
Filtering methods and MATLAB-based simulations
DC motors (BDC, BLDC), Induction Motors (IM), PMSM, SRM, Axial Flux Motors
Motor comparisons and simulation examples
Scalar control, Field-Oriented Control (FOC)
MTPA, MTPV, flux weakening strategies
Simulation of FOC with flux weakening
RBS principles, energy recovery, SOC impact
Torque control, vehicle stability
Simulation of E-Drive efficiency and regen braking
Target Industry Profiles
EV Powertrain Engineers
Motor Control & Inverter Designers
Embedded Systems Developers (E-Drive)
Simulation & Modeling Engineers
EV R&D & Testing