Challenges and Solutions in Power-Train System Integration: The Critical Role of Power Electronics and Model-Based Systems Engineering
Keywords:
System Integration, Electric Power Train, Power Electronics, Model Based Systems Engineering, Cyber-Physical SystemsAbstract
This review paper examines the challenges and solutions in electric power-train multi-domain system integration, focusing on the critical role of power electronics and systems integration in modern automotive complex systems. The transition from internal combustion engines to electric propulsion has introduced multi-domain complexities, necessitating advanced methodologies like Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to manage complex systems interdependence. Electric power train has three most important components: high voltage battery, electric motor and power electronics. The paper highlights key challenges of systems integration, reliability gaps in cyber-physical integration, and the lack of standardization in power electronics integration as an example basis for understanding system integration challenges. Emerging solutions, including advanced thermal management techniques and digital twin technologies, are discussed as promising directions for future research. The review underscores the need for standardized approaches and AI-driven co-design platforms to address the growing complexity of automotive power-trains while ensuring safety and efficiency.
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