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TC48: A low cost 48V integrated drive for mild hybrid electric vehicles

Lookup NU author(s): Dave Winterborne, Dr Muez Shiref, Professor Volker Pickert

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Abstract

The TC48 drive is a low cost, low voltage integrated motordrive solution suitable for mild hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), off-highway traction and any application where a compact, highly torque-dense machine is required. Low voltage solutions for electric vehicles are attractive to manufacturers due to lower insulation requirements, and hence lower cost. The package is based on a 6-phase switched reluctance machine (SRM) which uses a novel stator topology and unique winding design to achieve high torque density. The power electronics converter hardware is integrated into the motor housing, giving a physically, electrically and thermally optimised solution. The complete package has been designed to be suitable for manufacturing in high volumes. This paper describes the electromagnetic design of the motor, the mechanical innovations used to physically realise this design, and the cooling system which makes the high power density possible. The integration of the power electronics and their control is also discussed. The project is the result of collaboration between Newcastle and Loughborough Universities, RDM Ltd., Productiv, Infineon, Tata Steel and Libralato.


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Author(s): Winterborne D, Shiref M, Snow S, Pickert V

Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)

Publication status: Published

Conference Name: The 9th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2018)

Year of Conference: 2019

Pages: 4590-4594

Print publication date: 01/06/2019

Online publication date: 25/01/2019

Acceptance date: 30/07/2018

Date deposited: 04/05/2018

ISSN: 2051-3305

Publisher: IET

URL: https://doi/org/10.1049/joe.2018.8260

DOI: 10.1049/joe.2018.8260

Library holdings: Search Newcastle University Library for this item

Series Title: Journal of Engineering

ISBN: 9781785618215


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