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Simulation-driven design approach for high power-density electric vehicle power electronics

Castro, João (1); Matos, João R. (1); Soares, Ricardo (2); Encerrabodes, Luís (2); Martins, Guilherme (3); Mota, Duarte (3); Marques, Ângelo (4); Oliveira, Rui (4); Bastos, Lourenço (4); Barbosa, Flávia (1)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Castro, João (1); Matos, João R. (1); Soares, Ricardo (2); Encerrabodes, Luís (2); Martins, Guilherme (3); Mota, Duarte (3); Marques, Ângelo (4); Oliveira, Rui (4); Bastos, Lourenço (4); Barbosa, Flávia (1)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: INEGI – Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Portugal; 2: AddVolt, Portugal; 3: INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal; 4: PIEP - Pólo de Inovação em Engenharia de Polímeros, Portugal
Page(s):
3215-3224
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10679
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
A power electronics pack for refrigerated transport was redesigned to overcome limitations in power density, efficiency, and compactness. An iterative approach combining CAD modeling with thermal and mechanical simulations guided geometry, material selection, and cooling design. Applying Design-for-Excellence principles, multiple submodules were consolidated into a single enclosure with three functional zones. Structural and thermal validations confirmed compliance under extreme conditions. The optimized pack achieved 31 kg (57% reduction) and 671 W/L power density (338% improvement).
Keywords:
3D modelling, design for x (DfX), simulation-based design
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