Thesis Defense - Emircan Zincircioğlu (MSEE)

Emircan Zincircioğlu – Msc Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Asst. Prof. Özkan Bebek – Advisor

Date: 23.05.2023

Time: 12:30

Location: AB1 509

“OPTIMIZING CHARGING COSTS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES THROUGH BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGING”

Asst. Prof. Özkan Bebek, Özyeğin University

Asst. Prof. Göktürk Poyrazoğlu, Özyeğin University

Assoc. Prof. Yüksel Hacıoğlu, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Abstract:

Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained much attention recently due to their potential environmental and economic benefits. With the growing adoption of EVs, the need for efficient and cost-effective charging infrastructure is becoming increasingly important. Bidirectional charging, which allows EVs to draw power from the grid and supply power back to the grid or other applications, is a promising technology that can help address some of the challenges associated with EV charging. This thesis focuses on developing and evaluating a bidirectional charging system for EVs to reduce charging costs.

A simulation model was developed using Simulink and Simscape to study the behavior of a bidirectional charging system consisting of an electric vehicle charging controller (EVCC), battery, grid, and application software. The simulation model investigated the performance and interactions of various system components and control strategies. The study also examined the potential cost savings associated with bidirectional charging by calculating the hourly price and comparing it to unidirectional charging scenarios.

This thesis contributes to the existing literature on bidirectional EV charging and charging cost optimization by presenting a detailed simulation model and evaluating the performance of different charging strategies.

Bio:

Emircan Zincircioğlu attended Özyeğin University for an Electrical and Electronics Engineering bachelor and graduated in August 2015. After graduation, he started his MSc at Özyeğin University, and while studying, he started a job in the Automotive sector at Hexagon Studio until 2018 and then joined FEV Türkiye. On February 2022, he transferred to FEV Europe GmbH and currently working there as a project engineer.