Leonardo Sandrolini

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

• Integration of radio devices to forklift

  The reference area for this thesis is that of warehouse logistics, in which currently many activities are automated and the exchange of information becomes fundamental for the integration of processes.

  The issue concerns the integration of vehicles (forklifts) with communication systems. In the specific handling sector, forklifts must exchange data with external systems, therefore they are equipped with different types of radio devices (e.g., Wi.Fi, Bluetooth, cellular networks, RFID, etc.). Among these devices there are also many operator assistance systems for improving the work environment safety such as systems for detecting the proximity of pedestrians and obstacles, or for determining the position with respect to the work areas (e.g., radar).

  Several EU directives apply to the resulting product, including the EMC Directive and the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). The latest products integrate a device that communicates over cellular networks.

  Several stages of development are foreseen:

  • tests in laboratories with adequate equipment and dimensions to certify some of the models    currently in production by defining suitable test methods

  • drafting of a test protocol that can be applied in the certification of future models

  • possible development of simulation tools with the aim of gradually reducing the impact of    physical tests necessary in particular for limited machine evolutions.

  The thesis is carried out in collaboration with an important company in the field and can be carried out both as a three-year thesis and as a master's thesis.

• Design of a screened chamber for electric and EMC tests for automotive
  
  The aim of the thesis is the design and development of a preliminary prototype of electric and EMC tests on automotive motor stators. The prototype should make it possible a following integration with an in-line test station at the end of the production line (shielding from the external environment). The thesis will be in collaboration with an important Company in the field.