Engineering and design
Low Emission Vehicle Propulsion
Module code: H3051
Level 6
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Laboratory, Lecture
Assessment modes: Computer based exam, Coursework
This module introduces the operating principles of various vehicle propulsion systems and their integration into a range of automotive applications.
Topics include:
- electric vehicle propulsion – motors, batteries, charging, battery management systems
- fuel Cell systems – balance of plant, analysis of operating performance
- internal combustion – pperating processes and analysis of performance including efficiency, power output, fuel consumption and emissions
- low emissions – systems to reduce emissions and improve efficiencies including after-treatment systems, exhaust gas recirculation and turbocharging
- alternative carbon-free fuels including hydrogen and ammonia-based internal combustion engines
- hybrid powertrains – combinations of power sources, design of hybrid architectures, energy management strategies.
Pre-requisite
Engineering Mathematics 2
Engineering Maths 1B
Engineering Thermodynamics
Thermal Power Cycles
Module learning outcomes
- A systematic understanding of operating principles of the low-emission internal combustion engines
- A systematic understanding of operating principles of the electrified propulsion systems
- Design of powertrains for vehicles considering both technical and non-technical criteria
- Analysis of performance of powertrains and associated control strategies using comprehensive simulation environmentsDevelop Integration of combustion engines with specified applications and identify various new technologies of combustion engines.