Electrical Vehicle and Battery Management System (EVBMS)- Centre of excellence
The Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Electric Vehicle and Battery Management System (EVBMS) is established to serve as a research, skill development, and testing hub for electric vehicle (EV) battery technologies. It focuses on enhancing EV performance, safety, and efficiency through advanced battery management systems (BMS).
Key Objectives of the EVBMS Centre of Excellence:
- 1. Research & Innovation in Battery Management Systems (BMS)
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- Develop advanced BMS algorithms for improved battery health monitoring, thermal management, and efficiency.
- Innovate fault detection and predictive maintenance methods to enhance battery safety.
- Explore next-generation battery chemistries like solid-state batteries, sodium-ion, and graphene-based cells.
- Skill Development & Training
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- Provide hands-on training for students and researchers on EV battery design, testing, and optimization.
- Offer certification programs on EV technology, power electronics, and energy storage systems.
- Conduct workshops and hackathons to encourage innovative solutions in EVBMS development.
- Battery Testing & Performance Evaluation
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- Establish a state-of-the-art testing lab for battery pack validation, thermal analysis, and cycle life assessment.
- Develop BMS testing protocols for compliance with industry standards (ISO 26262, AIS-156, IEC 62660, etc.).
- Evaluate battery degradation models under real-world conditions (temperature, charging cycles, load variations).
- Industry-Academia Collaboration
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- Develop custom BMS solutions for specific EV applications (e.g., e-bikes, e-rickshaws, commercial EVs).
- Enable technology transfer and commercialization of research innovations.
- Sustainable & Green Energy Integration
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- Explore solar and renewable energy charging solutions for EV battery packs.
- Research second-life battery applications for energy storage and grid support.
- Promote eco-friendly battery disposal and recycling techniques.
The Centre of Excellence Lab is equipped with the following advanced facilities:
- 4-Wheeler Drive Train featuring an MIDC cycle and a regenerative system for a PMSM motor.
- Complete 2-Wheeler Drive Train Model with an Out-runner BLDC motor, integrated with a smart problem detection system.
- Battery DIY Kit with BMS, enabling the manufacturing and testing of Li-Ion phosphate battery packs.
- Battery Pack Tester for charge and discharge analysis (SI BCDS 99V 20A 1CH, powered by AC 220V, 50Hz).