Review of MATLAB/Simulink Simulation Strategies for Energy Efficiency in Electrified Propulsion [Revisión de Estrategias de Simulación MATLAB/Simulink para Eficiencia Energética en Propulsión Electrificada]
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https://doi.org/10.62574/rmpi.v5iTecnologia.411Keywords:
energy efficiency, electrified propulsion, multiphysics modelling, (Source: UNESCO Thesaurus).Abstract
Optimising energy efficiency in electrified propulsion systems is a contemporary technological challenge where MATLAB-Simulink-Simscape is emerging as the standard platform for multiphysics modelling. This study conducted a systematic review following the PRISMA 2020 protocol to identify the most effective modelling and simulation strategies. Seven studies published between 2022 and 2024 were analysed, extracted from 1,881 initial records in the IEEE Xplore, Springer Link and Taylor & Francis databases. The results show a predominance of Simscape Electrical (100%), Driveline (86%) and Fluids (57%) libraries, implementing multiphysics hierarchical structures. The most effective strategies combine predictive control with parametric analysis, achieving energy improvements of 8-23%. Reinforcement learning emerges as promising with improvements of up to 18%. Component validation is essential, achieving accuracy <2% in energy consumption. It is concluded that early multiphysics integration and calibration based on experimental data significantly optimise energy efficiency in electrified propulsion systems.
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