RCAIDE.Library.Mission.Common.Initialize.energy
energy#
- energy(segment)[source]#
Initializes energy states for vehicle networks at mission segment start
- Parameters:
segment (Segment) – The mission segment being analyzed
Notes
This function initializes energy-related conditions for all energy networks in the vehicle, including batteries, fuel systems, and thermal management systems. It handles both electrical and fuel-based energy storage systems.
The function processes: 1. Electrical networks with busses
Battery module conditions
- Thermal management systems
Battery cooling systems
Heat exchangers
Coolant reservoirs
- Fuel-based networks
Fuel tank conditions
Fuel mass tracking
Required Segment Components
- segment.analyses.energy.vehicle.networks:
Network configurations containing: - Electrical busses with battery modules - Cooling systems and heat exchangers - Fuel lines and tanks
State Variables
- conditions.energy:
For electrical systems: - Battery states - Thermal conditions - Coolant properties
For fuel systems: - Fuel mass - Tank conditions
- Major Assumptions
Well-defined network architecture
Valid initial conditions
Compatible energy storage systems
Proper thermal management setup
- Returns:
Updates segment conditions directly
- Return type:
None
See also