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Hybrid-Electric HMMWV: Platform for Advanced Lead Acid Battery Testing
Problem Definition
Thermal
Management
This project focuses on converting a military HMMWV into a hybridelectric vehicle. The HMMWV will serve as a test bed for the
power-dense lead acid batteries that are being developed by Dr.
Dean Edwards. We will concentrate on the design of the battery
enclosure and thermal management system and make
recommendations to future teams based on our results.
Implemented using the concepts
presented in a design prepared by
Aerovironrnent for a similar military
vehicle, the J-TEV.
Deliverables
1. Integrate the diesel generator for recharging the battery pack
2. Incorporate an electric propulsion system into the diesel HMMWV.
3. Design and build a battery enclosure
4. Implement a thermal management system to keep the temperature
in the battery box between 80-120˚F.
5. Design and implement a data acquisition system that can be used
to collect, display and store the temperature and voltage of the
batteries during use.
• Baffling was added for uniform
flow distribution
• Concentrated on the cooling
system
Data Acquisition
Generator
Implemented with National Instruments PXI based chassis system.
• Volt/ Amp Alternator
• Charges the HMMWV while it
is moving
• 550 hp diesel engine
• Programmed using LabVIEW®
• Controlled with a UQM control unit
• Started using a circuit designed and built
by the team
• Receives and displays 40 thermal readings
• Receives and displays 34 voltage readings
• Data retrieval via USB connection
• User Interface through a touch screen
Electric Propulsion Unit Integration
System
Diagram
• Implemented with forced air
system with three point flow
control
• Research mode for data collection and display, see Fig4.
• Driver mode for normal operation, see Fig5.
• 150kW electric propulsion system and motor in series configuration
• Versatile and reconfigurable system where interchangeable PXI
cards can be purchased to expand the capabilities of the system..
• Calculated gear reduction ration for optimal performance
• 200 hp electric motor
• Used MatLAB® code developed by the Future Truck Team
• Top speed for good low end torque is 30 mph. Results are in Fig1.
• Design for mounting of gear reduction and electric motor can be found in Fig2.
Faculty
Advisor
Fig1:Simulated Performance
Fig4: Research Mode
Fig2: Motor Mounting Design
Our Operation Point
Dr. Herb Hess
Fig5: Driver Mode
Team Members
Battery Enclosure Design
Surrogate Batteries
• Located on the bed of the vehicle
for easy maintenance
• Slides on tracks for
access to recessed
electric compartments.
Team Members Pictured From Left to Right:
Linnea Anderson, Albert Whetstone, Daniel George
Bryan Blakey, Chad Schierman, Matt Braley, Slade Klien, Matt Shaw
Foam Insulation
Tracks
Fans and Baffles
• Add another propulsion unit and/ or • Adapt the thermal management
a transmission to improve its
system to the advanced lead
performance
acid batteries
• Add 4 wheel drive capability
• Explore heating options for the
thermal management design
• Batteries are bolted to the
frame and are surrounded
with insulation
• See Fig3 for our design
Future Work
Fig3: Battery Enclosure
• Integrate ground fault interruption
system
• Incorporate the battery
monitoring system
• Test vehicle as portable
generation device
• Develop battery monitoring and
control