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Battery-Aerodynamic Co-optimization Strategies For Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
Optimize battery sizing, EMS/BMS control, and CFD-guided aerodynamic design to reduce hydrogen consumption and increase range under real-world driving conditions.
Micro-credential developed in partnership with
This course examines how battery sizing, energy management system (EMS) control, and aerodynamic design can be co-optimized to improve the efficiency, range, and hydrogen consumption of a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). Participants will study trade-offs between battery power and energy capacity, the integration of the battery management system (BMS) with fuel cell control strategies, and the use of CFD to reduce drag and energy demand. Using comparative simulations, the course links variations in drag coefficient and frontal area to state-of-charge (SOC) trajectories, peak power events, depth-of-discharge cycles, and performance in urban and highway driving. By the end of the course, participants will be able to evaluate hybridization strategies and quantify the influence of battery sizing and EMS on an FCEV’s sensitivity to aerodynamic optimization.
Micro-credential developed in partnership with
This course examines how battery sizing, energy management system (EMS) control, and aerodynamic design can be co-optimized to improve the efficiency, range, and hydrogen consumption of a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). Participants will study trade-offs between battery power and energy capacity, the integration of the battery management system (BMS) with fuel cell control strategies, and the use of CFD to reduce drag and energy demand. Using comparative simulations, the course links variations in drag coefficient and frontal area to state-of-charge (SOC) trajectories, peak power events, depth-of-discharge cycles, and performance in urban and highway driving. By the end of the course, participants will be able to evaluate hybridization strategies and quantify the influence of battery sizing and EMS on an FCEV’s sensitivity to aerodynamic optimization.
Battery-Aerodynamic Co-optimization Strategies For Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
Topics
Aerodynamic Optimization, Energy Efficiency, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
Intermediate
Price:
Included in subscription
Time to complete:
30 hr
Outcome
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What you'll learn
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Explain the functional roles of the battery and fuel cell in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), including their interaction during transient and steady-state operation.
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Master battery sizing strategies by evaluating trade-offs between power capacity and energy capacity based on vehicle type and usage profile.
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Identify PEM fuel cell degradation mechanisms (electrochemical, thermal, mechanical) and their relationship to operating conditions and charge cycles.
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Integrate BMS, FCCS, and EMS systems to coordinate power flow, ensure component protection, and maintain real-time control in hybrid systems.
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Apply CFD simulation to analyze and optimize vehicle aerodynamics, including numerical domain modelling, boundary conditions, and model validation.
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Analyze the impact of the drag coefficient (Cd) and frontal area on hydrogen consumption in order to design more energy-efficient vehicle bodies.
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Estimate and manage State of Charge (SOC) using advanced methods such as Coulomb counting and the Extended Kalman Filter (EKF), and integrate these estimates into the energy management strategy.
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Evaluate the combined effects of aerodynamic drag and SOC window on energy management, including regenerative braking and EMS authority.
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Analyze energy load and battery sizing sensitivity across driving cycles (urban vs. highway), depth of discharge (DoD) cycles, and peak power events.
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Demonstrate that battery-aerodynamic co-optimization is a coupled design problem, where combined strategies yield hydrogen savings greater than the sum of their individual contributions.
Program outline
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Battery-Aerodynamic Co-optimization Strategies For Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
