Scalable Power-Component Models for Concept Testing
Abstract
This paper describes next generation modeling tools to solve a basic problem of concept analysis, which is the lack of component models that realistically estimate the performance of technology that has yet to be fully reduced to specific products. Three important classes of electric power components essential to future Army vehicles are addressed: integrated electric machines, battery energy storage, and traction motor drives. Behavior models are delivered in a common software simulation "wrapper" with a limited number of user settings that allow the ratings of the component to be scaled to the performance required by the vehicle concept represented in a larger simulation. This approach captures expert knowledge about components so the systems engineer managing the concept analysis can create reliable simulations quickly.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 17, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA548120
Entities
People
- Angela Card
- Charles Billberry
- Denise Kramer
- G. M. Molen
- James Gafford
- Matthew A. Young
- Michael Mazzola
- Michael Pozolo
- Stephen Phillips
Organizations
- United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center