Design of a DC/DC step-up converter for a racing motorcycle
This thesis reviews existing literature on different boost converter configurations and their suitability for electric vehicle applications. It then presents the design, simulation and testing of a high-efficiency boost converter for the power train of the eRacing ETSEIB team’s electric motorcycle t...
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| Formato: | tesis de maestría |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2024 |
| País: | España |
| Recursos: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/414324 |
| Acesso em linha: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/414324 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palavra-chave: | AC-to-AC converters Convertidors altern-altern Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria electrònica::Electrònica de potència |
| Resumo: | This thesis reviews existing literature on different boost converter configurations and their suitability for electric vehicle applications. It then presents the design, simulation and testing of a high-efficiency boost converter for the power train of the eRacing ETSEIB team’s electric motorcycle that will participate in the MotoStudent International Competition. Teams of university students from all over the world compete in the MotoStudent International Competition. The objective for the students is to design, develop, and produce a real racing motorcycle prototype that will be tested and assessed on the Motorland Aragon FIM Circuit, using all the knowledge they have learned during their university education in a real industrial project. The design utilizes eGaN MOSFETs for their superior switching characteristics and efficiency advantages. The thesis details the selection process for critical components based on calculated specifications and desired performance. The selected topology and circuit design are showcased with a detailed diagram. Through simulations are performed using Simulink software to analyze the performance of the converter including voltage and current waveforms, and efficiency. The simulated results validate the design and demonstrate its ability to meet the targeted specifications. This work provides valuable insights into the selection and design of boost converters for electric motorcycles, promoting sustainable transportation practices. |
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