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Module Offerings
5604ICBTAE-MAR-PAR
5604ICBTAE-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module addresses the theoretical aspects on the novel concepts in automotive engineering including electric drive systems and hybrid systems. As the main part of the unit, the design aspects, construction and operating principles are included. In addition, the efficiency, environmental concerns and other advantages of electric and hybrid systems and integrated into the content. Knowledge on different types of hybrid systems such as series, parallel and series-parallel as well as full electric vehicles and plug in hybrid systems are expected to be delivered.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the operational deficiencies of traditional IC engines such as fuel efficiency, wastage of energy environmental pollution and describe the need of electric and hybrid drive trains
2.
Appraise the operational principles of hybrid drive trains and compare with traditional IC engines and electric drive trains
3.
Illustrate the risks and hazards associated with electric and hybrid drivetrains and recommend safety precautions needed in operation and maintenance
4.
Define performance characteristics applicable for hybrid and electric drive trains and carry out vehicle performance tests
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Introduction
Energy economy of traditional engines, analysis of energy wastage, environmental and other concerns, the need of energy efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles
Introduction to electric systems
Types of electric drive trains, motor specifications, power sources, types of batteries, fuel cells, control and charging systems, efficiency and environmental benefits, torque transmission elements (mechanical transmissions and other components)
Definition of hybrid drives
Introduction to the concept of energy accumulation and energy recovery, regenerative braking properties, efficiency of electric systems
Electric and hybrid car architectures
Various Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) configurations and their operation modes, Electric machine torque transmission to vehicle's tractions wheel, mechanical and electrical differential.
Selection of electric vehicle components parameters.
Power of electric machine, torque, electrochemical battery size, gear ratios selection and quantify in terms of the criterion of the highest efficiency and lowest weight
Evaluation of electric/hybrid propulsion system in terms of power train architecture. Electric vehicle movement characteristics, cornering movement of electric vehicle, maintenance of HEV and hazards, current international economic and environmental policy on alternative vehicles development and market launch.
Advancements of Energy Efficient Vehicles
Improvements of energy recovery and efficiency, integration with different energy sources; for example, solar energy, recovery of non-mechanical energy for enhanced efficiency
Introduction
Energy economy of traditional engines, analysis of energy wastage, environmental and other concerns, the need of energy efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles
Introduction to electric systems
Types of electric drive trains, motor specifications, power sources, types of batteries, fuel cells, control and charging systems, efficiency and environmental benefits, torque transmission elements (mechanical transmissions and other components)
Definition of hybrid drives
Introduction to the concept of energy accumulation and energy recovery, regenerative braking properties, efficiency of electric systems
Electric and hybrid car architectures
Various Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) configurations and their operation modes, Electric machine torque transmission to vehicle's tractions wheel, mechanical and electrical differential.
Selection of electric vehicle components parameters.
Power of electric machine, torque, electrochemical battery size, gear ratios selection and quantify in terms of the criterion of the highest efficiency and lowest weight
Evaluation of electric/hybrid propulsion system in terms of power train architecture. Electric vehicle movement characteristics, cornering movement of electric vehicle, maintenance of HEV and hazards, current international economic and environmental policy on alternative vehicles development and market launch.
Advancements of Energy Efficient Vehicles
Improvements of energy recovery and efficiency, integration with different energy sources; for example, solar energy, recovery of non-mechanical energy for enhanced efficiency
Module Overview:
This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Technologies, and helps you to apply these techniques within an engineering context.
This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Technologies, and helps you to apply these techniques within an engineering context.
Additional Information:
This module provides a foundation in Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Technologies for use in the analysis and solution of engineering context.
This module provides a foundation in Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Technologies for use in the analysis and solution of engineering context.