Thesis Work - Plan Model of Charger for Closed loop Real-Time-Simulator i Göteborg

Thesis Worker at Volvo Cars

Welcome to explore the world of Volvo Cars by writing your thesis with us! As a thesis worker in our organization you are supported by a supervisor who follows you during your project. All thesis projects are arranged in business critical areas and therefore you will be able to contribute to our company purpose – providing freedom to move in a safe, sustainable and personal way – from day one! 

Background
The fast pace of developing software for next generation electric vehicles requires continuous testing and fast feedback. In order to assure highest possible quality we utilize Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) simulators which enable for software testing on the target electronic control units (ECUs) . This way we can trick the ECU to believing that it is located in a real car although it is connected in laboratories. Hereby HIL simulators enable manual as well as automatic testing on an advanced level and in a reproduceable environment.

Scope
In order to simulate the ECU environment, it is modelled in Simulink. It will be your task to create a generic plant model in order to simulate the power electronics in one of our vehicle charging nodes.

This will be an enabler to validate crucial software functions that control the charging process on our battery electric vehicles.

What to do:

• Gather requirements and discus with design department and the component supplier to create a specification
• Develop a Simulink/Matlab AC/DC Converter model - for converting AC - from the Grid - to DC current that charges the traction battery
  • Create a generic AC/DC model
  • Adapt and calibrate the model for next generation Electrical Vehicle application
• Validate the model
  • Validate the model using model-in-the-loop
  • Integrate the new model within a project
  • Validate that the ECU SW recognizes the power conversion in the HIL

Do you fit the profile
We are looking for master students within Electric/Mechatronic Engineering who will bring in key skills in Matlab/Simulink and Power electronics. You are an efficient team player, with great communication skills. You have an analytical approach and enjoy problem-solving. Further you are engaged and take responsibility to your work. This thesis work requires you to be on site at the office in Torslanda, Gothenburg but working from distance will work occasionally.

Duration

• The work will start in January/February 2022 to be discussed

• The duration for this thesis work is 20 weeks
• 30 ECTS (academic credits) if in agreement with your Thesis Advisor in University
• This thesis is to be conducted by 1 student

How to learn more and apply
Selection will be ongoing during the application period, so do not hesitate to send in your application. Attach your CV and personal letter stating your interests within the given area and your thoughts and credentials.

 Apply as soon as possible but no later than 2021-10-31

 Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.

If you have any additional questions regarding the thesis work, you are welcome to contact:

Manager, Martin Hadartz at

Supervisor, Alexander Freiburg at

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