1st Edition
Vehicular Electric Power Systems Land, Sea, Air, and Space Vehicles
Vehicular Electric Power Systems: Land, Sea, Air, and Space Vehicles acquaints professionals with trends and challenges in the development of more electric vehicles (MEVs) using detailed examples and comprehensive discussions of advanced MEV power system architectures, characteristics, and dynamics. The authors focus on real-world applications and highlight issues related to system stability as well as challenges faced during and after implementation.
Probes innovations in the development of more electric vehicles for improved maintenance, support, endurance, safety, and cost-efficiency in automotive, aerospace, and marine vehicle engineering
Heralding a new wave of advances in power system technology, Vehicular Electric Power Systems discusses:
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
Control Systems
Electrical Systems
References
FUNDAMENTALS OF POWER ELECTRONICS
AC/DC Rectifiers
DC/DC Converters
DC/AC Inverters
Selected Readings
ELECTRIC MACHINES
Electro-Mechanical Power Transfer Systems
Fundamentals of Electromagnetism
DC Machines
Induction Machines
Synchronous Machines
Selected Readings
AUTOMOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS
Conventional 14V Electrical System Architecture
Advanced Electrical Loads
Increasing the System Voltage to 42V
Advanced Distribution Systems
Starter, Alternator, and Integrated Starter/Alternator
Automobile Steering Systems
Semiconductors for Automotive Applications
Automotive Communication Networks and Wireless Techniques
References
ELECTRIC AND HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Principles of Hybrid Electric Drivetrains
Architectures of Hybrid Electric Drivetrains
Electrical Distribution System Architectures
More Electric Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid Control Strategies
Hybridization Effects
42V System for Traction Applications
Heavy Duty Vehicles
Electric Dragsters
Modeling and Simulation of Automotive Power Systems
References
AIRCRAFT POWER SYSTEMS
Conventional Electrical Systems
Power Generation Systems
Aircraft Electrical Distribution Systems
Stability Analysis
References
SPACE POWER SYSTEMS
Introduction
International Space Station
Spacecraft Power Systems
Modeling and Analysis
Real-Time State Estimation
Stability Assessment
References
SEA AND UNDERSEA VEHICLES
Power System Configurations in Sea and Undersea Vehicles
Power Electronics Building Blocks (PEBBs)
Controller Architecture for Power Electronic Circuits
Power Management Center (PMC)
Electrical Distribution System in Sea and Undersea Vehicles
Advanced Electric Drives in Sea and Undersea Vehicles
References
FUEL CELL BASED VEHICLES
Structures, Operations, and Properties of Fuel Cells
Important Properties of Fuel Cells for Vehicles
Light-Duty Vehicles
Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Current Status and Future Trends in Fuel Cell Vehicles
Aerospace Applications
Other Applications of Fuel Cells
Conclusion
References
ELECTRICAL MODELING TECHNIQUES FOR ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
Battery Modeling
Modeling of Fuel Cells
Modeling of Photovoltaic (PV) Cells
Modeling of Ultracapacitors
Conclusion
References
ADVANCED MOTOR DRIVES FOR VEHICULAR APPLICATIONS
Brushless DC Motor Drives
Switched Reluctance Motor Drives
References
MULTI-CONVERTER VEHICULAR DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
Multi-Converter Vehicular Power Electronic Systems
Constant Power Loads and Their Characteristics
Concept of Negative Impedance Instability
Negative Impedance Instability in the Single PWM DC/DC Converters
Stability of PWM DC/DC Converters Driving Several Loads
Stability Condition in a DC Vehicular Distribution System
Negative Impedance Stabilizing Control for PWM DC/DC Converters with Constant Power and Resistive Loads
Conclusion
References
EFFECTS OF CONSTANT POWER LOADS IN AC VEHICULAR SYSTEMS
Vehicular AC Distribution Systems
Modeling of AC Constant Power Loads
Negative Impedance Instability Conditions
Hybrid (DC and AC) Vehicular Systems with Constant Power Loads
Conclusion
References
INDEX
Biography
Ali Emadi is the Director of Grainger Power Electronics and Motor Drives Laboratories at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), where he has established research and teaching laboratories as well as courses in power electronics, motor drives and vehicular power systems. He is also Cofounder and Codirector of the IIT Consortium on Advanced Automotive Systems (ICAAS). The author of numerous publications and books, he is the recipient of the 2002 University Excellence in Teaching Award from IIT. He received the B.S. (1995) and M.S. (1997) degrees with highest distinction from Sharif University of Technology, Iran, and the Ph.D. degree (2000) from Texas A&M University, College Station.Mehrdad Ehsani is Director, Power Electronics and Motor Drives Laboratory and Advanced Vehicle Systems Research Program, Texas A&M University, College Station. The author of more than 300 professional publications and books, he holds over 13 patents. A fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), he is a distinguished speaker of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society and distinguished lecturer of the IEEE Industry Application Society. He received the B.S. (l973) and M.S. (1974) degrees from the University of Texas, Austin, and the Ph.D. degree (1981) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.John M. Miller is retired from Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, and is Founder and Principal Engineer, J-N-J Miller Design Services, P.L.C, Cedar, Michigan, as well as Adjunct Professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, and Texas A&M University, College Station. The author of over 100 professional publications and 3 books, he holds 39 U.S. patents and is a member of the MIT-Industry Consortium on Advanced Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems and Components. A member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, he received the B.S.E.E. (1976) degree from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, the M.E. (l979) degree from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, and the Ph.D. (1983) degree from Michigan State University, East Lansing.
"Lecture transcripts include some experimental data and, as always with this series, provide a wealth of information not readily available elsewhere….last volume is recommended to all chemists interest in catalyzing organic reactions. A copy should be in all industrial libraries."
Organic Process Research & Development, September, 2005
"…excellent reviews of proposed technology…excellent way for an engineer, manager, or student in the area of electric vehicle propulsion and power systems to learn about new technologies and road block issues."
IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, 2005