Electric Vehicle Charging Station. From Basics to Advanced.

Name: Electric Vehicle Charging Station. From Basics to Advanced.
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Electrical Principles, Voltage Drops, and Siemens' Simaris Design Software: Practical Examples from Scratch to Expert.

Created byIon Oboroc

Last updated 4/2025

English

What you'll learn

Grasp key electrical concepts and principles for EVSE design.
Perform accurate voltage drop calculations for 1- and 3-phase systems.
Design efficient EV charging networks using Simaris Design software.
Understand global EV charging modes and connector standards.

Course content

5 sections • 18 lectures • 2h 2m total length

Essential Elements of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.4:13
IEC 61851 Standard: A Detailed Guide to EV Charging Modes and Their Specs.7:06
Explore the IEC 61851 standard's four charging modes, from mode one to four, detailing on-board and off-board charging, control pilot safety, and vehicle-to-grid power options.
Earthing Systems.4:13

Electric Vehicle Charging Connectors: Types & Standards.6:30
Explore electric vehicle charging connectors and regional standards, including type one (SAE J1772) for the USA and type two (Mennekes) for Europe, with regional variations in China.
Electric Vehicle Charging Connectors. DC.4:28
Understand dc charging connectors and configurations for electric vehicles, including aa dynamo, GBT 20234-3, cs1/comb1, CCS2, CHAdeMO 3.0, and Tesla supercharger with type two and dc options.

Mastering Electrical Terms for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).3:09
Explain rms voltage, phase versus line voltage, and three-phase values in evse design. Show phasor representation and complex notation with impedance z and power s, active p and reactive q.
Understanding Voltage Drop6:31
Explore how electric vehicle loads impact the grid by analyzing algebraic and phasor voltage drop along a radial line, using impedance, resistance, and inductive reactance for single-phase and three-phase cases.
Understanding Voltage Drop in Single-Phase and Three-Phase Circuits.1:21
Practical Problems.4:02
Evaluate voltage drop in a 400 V three-phase EV charging circuit, computing algebraic drops around 4.8 V and about 1.2% for 70 m and 100 m runs.
Practical - home made example to understand voltage drop for 1 phase circuit.1:44
demonstrate voltage drop in a one-phase circuit using a home-made setup, measuring start and end voltages along a 1.5 mm² copper core cable under a 1600 W load.
Practical - home made example to understand voltage drop in real time.1:19
Explore real-time voltage drop with a home-made setup, measuring voltage at the start and end of a cable, noting current and power, and calculating the drop using tables.

Simaris Design: A Complete Guide to Downloading and Installing the Software.0:44
Explore series design by Siemens for network calculation and dimensioning, a free tool downloadable from Siemens, enabling accurate, efficient electrical network planning from medium voltage to socket outlets.
Step-by-Step Guide: Modeling EVSE from Scratch in Simaris Design.22:26
Modeling EVSE from Scratch in Simaris Design Connected to MV Networks.20:18
Model an nv power transformer in Simaris design and connect DC fast charging units to LV panels, simulate voltage drop, cable sizing, and protective devices.

Voltage Drop in radial electric network supplied by 3 EV loads.12:38
Explores voltage drop in a radial network supplying three EV charging stations, using accumulated impedance and currents to compute phase and longitudinal voltage drops.
The generalized expression.5:28
Derive the generalized expression for voltage drop in a three-phase EV charging station network by incorporating accumulated impedance and nodal currents.
Practical Problem with 3 x high power recharging point.10:33
Calculate voltage drop in a 400-volt three-phase high-power ev charging station network with 150 mm² copper conductors over 100 m and 10 m spans, ignoring losses and confirming with software.
Impact of the EV Charging Stations in the electrical distribution network.5:46
Analyze how adding an EV charging station affects the electrical distribution network by evaluating algebraic voltage drop, comparing AC and DC charging, and considering cable size and standards.

Requirements

Basic Electrical Knowledge.
Technical Background.
Interest in Electric Vehicles Charging Stations.

Description

This course, "Electric Vehicle Charging Installations", offers a comprehensive dive into the principles and design of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). The curriculum is designed to equip learners with a robust understanding of fundamental electrical concepts, necessary for designing efficient and reliable EV charging infrastructure.

The course begins with an introduction to essential electrical terms and concepts, such as nominal voltage, RMS values, and the significance of phase and line voltages in a 3-phase system. Learners will explore the principles of voltage drops, both algebraic and phasor, and the complex representations of electrical quantities like current, voltage, impedance, and apparent power.

A significant portion of the course focuses on the practical applications of these concepts in the context of EVSE. This includes understanding the impact of electric vehicles on the electrical grid, calculating voltage drops, and determining the electrical parameters necessary for designing EV charging infrastructure.

Participants will be introduced to Simaris Design, a specialized software by Siemens for electrical network calculation and dimensioning. Through hands-on exercises, learners will plan and design electrical networks, utilizing real product data to achieve accurate and reliable results.

The course also covers the various modes and standards of EV charging, such as Mode 1 to Mode 4 charging, detailing the technical specifications and safety features of each mode. Additionally, learners will become familiar with different types of charging connectors used globally, including Type 1, Type 2, and various DC connectors like CHAdeMO and CCS.

By the end of this course, participants will have a well-rounded understanding of EVSE design, from basic electrical principles to advanced network planning and real-world applications, empowering them to contribute effectively to the development of sustainable EV charging infrastructure.

Who this course is for:

Electrical Engineers and Technicians.
Engineering Students.
EV Enthusiasts and Hobbyists.
Infrastructure Planners and Designers.

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