Abstract
Several types of solid state controllers are available for application to electric vehicles. The silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) type provides a current waveform of fixed pulse height and variable ratio on to off time. The controller provides step-free operation through a four-speed manual transmission. However, because the current is chopped, the circuits produce loud hums of varying frequency, which in some mounting situations may be amplified. This noise disappoints those who expect an electric vehicle to boast relatively silent operation. To evaluate the problem, components of a test bed, consisting of a battery bank, dc motor, SCR controller, charger, and appropriate cabling, were fitted with accelerometers, and the noises were evaluated for amplitude and spectral characteristics. Transient currents and voltages were also measured and analyzed to identify the source of the noise and the frequencies involved.
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