80 kW Electric Motor Test Bench for Formula SAE

Electrical integration for a lab test bench that handles about 80 kW, used to test and tune the drivetrain outside the car.

Organization
Texas A&M Formula Electric
Area
Engineering
Status
Operational

What I did

  • Owned electrical integration work for a motor test bench capable of handling about 80 kW.
  • Integrated motor-control and high-power electrical hardware for laboratory testing.
  • Developed live analysis tools to support tuning and performance evaluation.
  • Enabled drivetrain testing and control evaluation outside the complete vehicle.
  • Supported powertrain development, troubleshooting, and system validation.

Tools and technologies

  • Motor controllers
  • High-voltage systems
  • Power electronics

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