Advanced thermal characterisation and validation of drivetrain systems & components

With our advanced thermal characterisation setup you can build up and/or validate detailed power loss models for drivetrain components and systems.

 

Location: FlandersMake@.UGent

In our calorimeter you can measure power losses with very high accuracy (< 1%) and even determine overall efficiency for repetitive dynamic motion profiles. With the high-speed thermal camera (also available for rental) you can identify fast rotating hotspots, analyze thermal component interaction, cross-check calculated system temperature distribution and validate IR sensors.

This flexible setup can handle many combinations of electric machines, transmissions and power electronics in realistic test conditions due to extended available power sources, cooling methods, sensors and load emulators.

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Technical specifications

  • Specifically designed for drivetrain testing
  • DUT max test sizes: 1,3m x 1,0m x 1,8m
  • Programmable bi-directional DC power source 120 kW for battery load emulation
  • Load motor 150 kW, 6000 rpm max, 1000 Nm for ICE, wind, driving cycle emulation, …
  • Variable AC power source 400 V / 180 kW
  • Variable DC power source 800 V / 180 kW
  • DUT power loss measurement up to 20 kW with accuracy of <1%
  • Various DUT cooling methods: water-glycol -20 °C up to 80°C, oil, air
  • Elevated temperature testing possible
  • High-end high-speed thermal camera with frame rate 233 Hz, -40 °C up to 1200°C
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What do we offer?

We offer the test rig to build-up and/or validate detailed power loss models for drivetrain components and systems.

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Advanced thermal characterisation and validation of drivetrain systems & components - Overview
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Are you interested in advanced thermal characterisation and validation of drivetrains or their components? Do you want to make use of our equipment? Or do you need consulting?
contact_EEDTMP@flandersmake.be