FastSIM

[Swagata Borthakur]

Hello,

I recently downloaded FastSIM2012 beta excel sheet. I want to know how to insert a vehicle model into the already existing models? In the base vehicle dropdown menu we have some specific car models? Can I get any typical default hybrid vehicle like series or parallel(as we have in ADVISOR)? Can I get any documentation about fast SIM?

[Michael P O'Keefe]

Hello Swagata,

This list is for questions related to the ADVISOR advanced vehicle simulator. Although I've mentioned FastSIM a few times and pointed people in that direction, there's currently nobody on this list with enough expertise to answer your question.

I would recommend contacting the developers via the NREL downloads page for FASTSim:

http://www.nrel.gov/transportation/fastsim.html

Hope that helps,

Michael O'Keefe

[Swagata Borthakur]

Thank you Michael. I have one query in ADVISOR. In the simulation set up windows there are additional tests- acceleration test and grade test. I want to know how the test actually works.I understand the input variables that we insert and the output data or result that we get- acceleration in 0-60 mph time, 0-85 mph time, 40-60 time, maximum acceleration (ft/s2), and distance (ft) travelled in 5 seconds. But I am not able to understand how ADVISOR is actually calculating these values. It will be a great help if you can put some insight into it. 

Thank you

[Michael P O'Keefe]

Hi Swagata,

You can get a great overview of how ADVISOR works by skimming one of the original technical papers from NREL:

ADVISOR 2.1: a user-friendly advanced powertrain simulation using a combined backward/forward approach

http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.127.844&rep=rep1&type=pdf

[Claire]

Hello,

In part with ADVISOR I have been working on creating a fastSIM.

I have run into some trouble. 

When I input the Override mass as 1000kg the KJ lost to drag is greater than when I input the mass as 2000kg.

This seems counter intuitive.

Is this correct?

Claire

[Michael P O'Keefe]

Hi Claire,

The FastSIM tool is created and supported by NREL so it's best to directly email them.

Hope that helps,

Michael