Abstract: Air pollution is significantly driven by harmful exhaust gases emitted from automotive engines. Conventional vehicles predominantly rely on petrol and diesel, which not only release hazardous pollutants but are also derived from non-renewable resources. To mitigate air pollution and address the finite availability of fossil fuels, transitioning to Electric Vehicles (EVs) is imperative. EVs do not depend on crude oil and emit no harmful gases, making them a sustainable alternative. This paper focuses on the essential components of EVs, including the battery for energy storage, the motor for propulsion, and the Motor Control Unit (MCU), which regulates motor speed and torque. The MCU interprets driver inputs and controls the inverter that generates signals to operate the Brushless DC (BLDC) motor efficiently. To ensure optimal performance of EVs, it is essential to test and validate both the vehicle and its individual components. Traditional testing methods are costly and time-consuming, as they require physical vehicle prototypes and iterative installation and removal of components. To address these limitations, this research proposes the design and implementation of a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) system. The HiL system enables simulation-based validation of EV components in a controlled environment, significantly reducing development time and costs while enhancing testing efficiency.

Keywords: Motor Control Unit, Hardware-in-Loop Technique, Closed-Loop Tests Simulation, VT system, BLDC motor Simulation, Automated Test Bench Setup


PDF | DOI: 10.17148/IJIREEICE.2025.13607

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