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The document outlines a competition for designing a motor cooling system for Formula Student electric vehicles, focusing on thermal management during high-speed operation. Participants must develop a MATLAB/Simulink model that maintains motor temperature within a safe range while maximizing energy efficiency, with specific constraints on cooling components and temperature limits. Teams are required to submit a functional model, documentation, and a presentation by February 4th, with detailed evaluation criteria provided.

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motor_cooling_system_design

The document outlines a competition for designing a motor cooling system for Formula Student electric vehicles, focusing on thermal management during high-speed operation. Participants must develop a MATLAB/Simulink model that maintains motor temperature within a safe range while maximizing energy efficiency, with specific constraints on cooling components and temperature limits. Teams are required to submit a functional model, documentation, and a presentation by February 4th, with detailed evaluation criteria provided.

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KRITI

KRITI’25
MOTOR COOLING SYSTEM DESIGN

Organizer :

Automobile CLub

Mid Prep
400 Pts
Designing a Motor

Cooling System
400 Points

Start : 20/01 End : 04/02

OVERVIEW:

Formula student electric vehicles are designed to provide high

performance and efficiency. However a critical challenge that needs

to be tackled is the thermal management of the heat generated at

the motor and motor controller during operation at high speed for

prolonged duration. Excessive heat can degrade motor efficiency,

shorten its lifespan, and lead to performance issues or failures

during races.

OBJECTIVE:

Consider yourself to be a part of the team working on designing a

motor cooling system for formula student team. Develop a MATLAB/

Simulink-based motor cooling system model that dynamically

manages the motor's temperature while maximizing energy

efficiency. The system should maintain the motor's operating

temperature within a specified safe range during various drive

cycles.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Consider that the vehicle cooling system includes an in-wheel

motor (EMRAX 208) and a motor controller (BAMOCAR-D3)

selected by your team

It can be assumed that the inefficiencies in the cooling system

are directly converted into heat generated in the system.

You are allowed to refer to datasheets provided by the


manufacturer for the motor and motor-controller to estimate the
cooling load.

Fig1 Efficiency map of EMRAX 208

Develop a control algorithm to regulate cooling system operation


based on motor temperature and operating conditions
Minimize power consumption of cooling components while
maintaining effective temperature control
TS components may only use plain water, air or oil as the coolant
Consider ambient air to be at 25°C and the maximum
temperature of the motor must not exceed 45°
The volume flow rate of the coolant must not exceed the
specified maximum value in the individual datasheets of the
motor and controller
The pump and fan chosen by the team must be operated using a
12V Low voltage power suppl
Teams are encouraged to implement single/multiple radiators to
achieve the desired cooling :)

RESOURCES
Datasheet for EMRAX 208
User Manual/Datasheet for BAMOCAR-D
https://youtu.be/pFKwL9Y5D6I?si=KTqIze39Nc1G0KI0

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Teams must submit a functional model of the motor cooling system

with detailed documentation and subsystem descriptions.[30

Motor temperature profiles over time.[20

Cooling system power consumption(Optional)[10

Presentation:


A concise presentation showcasing your model, results, and

recommendations.[50

Report[30]

Explanation of the design approach and assumptions

Justification of cooling system selection and control strategies.

Teams are also encouraged to further work on a CBOM(Costed

Bill of Materials) for the final cooling system.[20]

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:

The team must consist of 6 member

A minimum of 2 freshers must be a part of the tea

All 6 members must be present during the final presentatio

Only 1 team is allowed to participate from a hostel

The Core team members of the Automobile Club are not allowed

to participate in this Problem Statement.

DEADLINE

Teams are required to submit the functional model of the system

by 4th February EO

Presentation dates will be shared to the participating teams soon.

ALL THE BEST!!

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