This project is to develop an auxiliary power supply for a Formula SAE electric vehicle for the annual Australasian Formula SAE competition. The input of the power supply is the main lithium battery pack rated at 600V, and the required output voltage is 24VDC for driving the pumps of the cooling system, various sensors, and the control circuits, with a total peak power of about 300W. This project involves the comparison of different converter technologies, simulation study, and practical design and testing.
Prospective project students need to have good hands on lab skills. Significant attention to safety will need to be paid to all parts of the project work; specifically they will all need to meet the safety regulations SAE International has established for electric vehicles for the competition.
Undergraduate
A working auxiliary power supply for a Formula SAE electric vehicle, supported by simulation and testing results.
At least one prospective student of the project group must be enrolled in the Power Electronics course (ELECTENG 734). And the students will have the opportunity to join the Formula SAE team of the Univ of Auckland.
Students interested must consult the supervisor before applying.
Lab allocations have not been finalised