Tribo-dynamics of Bearings for Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles’ Powertrains

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Project Detail
Electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as one of the main contributors to the 2DS (2℃ Decarbonisation Scenario) by the International Energy
Agency (IEA) as transport currently accounts for 23% of Green House Gases.

The recent boom in utilising both pure electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) has revealed knowledge gaps in already established knowledge and technologies. This is due to significantly different working conditions such as high rotational speeds as well as new underlying physics including magneto-mechanical interactions. Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) refinement as well as component level durability and efficiency are major challenges in the success of EV and HEVs and their acceptance. New scientific research is essential to explore underlying physics of NVH, durability and efficiency of EVs and HEVs and to ensure optimum performance when operating over a wide range of conditions.

Critical components affecting abovementioned EVs and HEVs goals are the bearings. The aim of this project is to develop novel experimentally validated component and system level models for EV and HEV applications. The models should take into account various underlying physics affecting the bearing behaviour including dynamics, tribology, structural and thermal effects.
The successful candidate will join the university’s world renowned Powertrain Group and work closely with drivetrain and electrification analysis and development experts at AVL as the industrial collaborator.

Find out more:
Further information can be obtained from Dr Mahdi Mohammadpour, email: [Email Address Removed]

Entry requirements
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in mechanical, automotive or aerospace engineering, physics or a related subject. A relevant Master’s degree and/or experience in one or more of the following will be an advantage: Tribology and Dynamic simulation and experimentation.

Contact details
Name: Dr Mahdi Mohammadpour
Email address: [Email Address Removed]
Telephone number: +44(0)7549 413791

How to apply
All applications should be made online at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/. Under programme name, select Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Please quote reference number: WSS04