The conception of an EV is a novel process that presents a multitude of challenges to modern industry. The design of the electrical system is the most sophisticated and resource intensive task. If we apply this to motorsport and bring it into an academic environment, all these factors are magnified. In the Low Voltage Design Manual for a Formula Student EV, an automotive industry methodology has been proposed, including design priorities matrixes and engineering design processes. Ensuring that the car is legal, following the FSUK 2020 rules. Thanks to the application of this detailed guide by Oxford Brookes Racing members, design and manufacture tasks are made in the shortest time possible reducing the number of failures. The manual covers different subsystems, from the sensor and unit control implementation till the Pinout, including Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design & manufacturing, communication protocols, battery sizing or wiring diagram. These procedures are shown and explained in detail with real examples from the OBR20 EV because they have been applied to the actual design. The end-result of this dissertation is a guide to design and integrate a Low Voltage System in Formula Student EV, ensuring critical decisions and rule compliance. Creating a valuable guide resource for new generations coming to the Low Voltage department of OBR.
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Costa Capezzone, Tomas
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School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
MSc Motorsport Engineering
2020
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