Grant: Alliance Grants
University of Windsor
$443,500.00
High-performance Induction Motors for Multi-motor AWD EV Application and Advanced Motor Testing Technologies
EF 2023-24
Résumé
The goal of this project is to develop new, lightweight, highly efficient, compact, and high performing aluminum-intensive induction motors (IMs) for a multi-motor, all-wheel drive electric vehicle (EV) application in an effort to reduce the cost and to extend the driving range of EVs. The proposed multi-disciplinary research project is executed by several University of Windsor researchers and is at the intersection of several disciplines including materials, electrical, mechanical, thermal, and software engineering. This project aims to address the following objectives: 1) manufacturing new enhanced high strength and conductive aluminum alloy based materials and processes for motor parts such as rotor bars, stator winding, and casing; 2) accurate motor structural design models and optimization methods; 3) thermal and structural analysis; and 4) advanced comprehensive testing methods. These objectives are moving forward research toward development of light weight multi-material and highly efficient traction motors with improved thermal and structural integrity. The project will train many graduate and undergraduate students and post-doctoral fellows. They will all acquire research expertise and capabilities by interacting with supporting organizations to advance IM technology and to help propel a paradigm shift in overall EV design. This project is supported by research institutions and technology end-users such as Nemak Engineering Centre, Ford Motor Company of Canada, and D&V Electronics. This project will lead to decision points, proof of concept and product implementable solutions for Nemak, Ford, and D&V Electronics by enabling them to successfully compete in the global automotive sector. The transformative nature of this project, due to strong industry/university partnerships, will strive to make both Canada and supporting organizations global leaders in the field of transportation electrification. Mass consumption of these energy-efficient EVs will also benefit Canadians' health through a lowered carbon footprint and a cleaner environment through reduced emissions.
Programme
Alliance Grants
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Ontario, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
Tel que publié
Application id
548663-2019
Name nom
Kar, Narayan NC
Department département
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Organization id
37
Institution établissement
University of Windsor
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2023
Competition year année de concours
2019
Award amount
443500
Program id
ALLRP
Program name en
Alliance Grants
Program name fr
Subventions Alliance
Group en
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
Group fr
PARTENARIATS DE RECHERCHE
Committee code
96
Committee name en
RPP Internal Decision Cttee
Committee name fr
Cté de décision interne - PPR
Area of application code
513
Area of application group en
Manufacturing processes and products
Area of application group fr
Procédés et produits industriels
Area of application en
Electrical and electronic machinery and equipment (including computer hardware)
Area of application fr
Machinerie et équipement électriques et électroniques (y compris matériel informatique)
Research subject code
2500
Research subject group en
Electrical and electronic engineering
Research subject group fr
Electrical and electronic engineering
Research subject en
Génie électrique et électronique
Research subject fr
Génie électrique et électronique
Application title
High-performance Induction Motors for Multi-motor AWD EV Application and Advanced Motor Testing Technologies
Keyword
Aluminum; Casting; Coating; Electric vehicles; Finite element analysis; Induction motor; Mathematical modeling; Multi-motor system; Testing methodologies; Thermal, Stress and Fatigue
Application summary
The goal of this project is to develop new, lightweight, highly efficient, compact, and high performing aluminum-intensive induction motors (IMs) for a multi-motor, all-wheel drive electric vehicle (EV) application in an effort to reduce the cost and to extend the driving range of EVs. The proposed multi-disciplinary research project is executed by several University of Windsor researchers and is at the intersection of several disciplines including materials, electrical, mechanical, thermal, and software engineering. This project aims to address the following objectives: 1) manufacturing new enhanced high strength and conductive aluminum alloy based materials and processes for motor parts such as rotor bars, stator winding, and casing; 2) accurate motor structural design models and optimization methods; 3) thermal and structural analysis; and 4) advanced comprehensive testing methods. These objectives are moving forward research toward development of light weight multi-material and highly efficient traction motors with improved thermal and structural integrity. The project will train many graduate and undergraduate students and post-doctoral fellows. They will all acquire research expertise and capabilities by interacting with supporting organizations to advance IM technology and to help propel a paradigm shift in overall EV design. This project is supported by research institutions and technology end-users such as Nemak Engineering Centre, Ford Motor Company of Canada, and D&V Electronics. This project will lead to decision points, proof of concept and product implementable solutions for Nemak, Ford, and D&V Electronics by enabling them to successfully compete in the global automotive sector. The transformative nature of this project, due to strong industry/university partnerships, will strive to make both Canada and supporting organizations global leaders in the field of transportation electrification. Mass consumption of these energy-efficient EVs will also benefit Canadians' health through a lowered carbon footprint and a cleaner environment through reduced emissions.
