NG3S855 - Hybrid / Electric Vehicle Technology 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Hybrid / Electric Vehicle Technology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Hammad Nazir | ||
| Module Team: | Eurfyl Davies, David Scammell, Alexandre Oleon, Ben Mehenni | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
This module provides comprehensive and immersive experiences, knowledge about hybrid and electric vehicle engineering concepts, theory, and applications relevant to HEV, PHEV and BEV for the passenger car industry.
The module provides a comprehensive understanding of the technology behind the important developments within the field of electric vehicles, and also introduces the issues that underpin the design and performance of electric vehicles. Further investigates the benefits and disadvantages of electric vehicles and their component devices
Content Summary
Electric Vehicle Batteries and Lithium-Ion Battery
• EV Battery types
• Major Cell Components
• Lithium-Ion Cell Design Example
Electric Vehicle Batteries Testing Exercise
• High power/energy cell level testing
• Performance comparison of cells/super capacitors in relation to latest H/EV’s
• Practical vs Simulation work comparison and critical review
Reasons for Alternative Powertrain Technologies
• Market drivers for low carbon vehicles and fuels
• Electrification of transport
• Alternative fuels
DC Motors for Hybrid/ Electric Vehicles
• Direct Current (DC) Machines Fundamentals
• DC Generator Fundamentals
• DC Motor Fundamentals
• Armature Torque of DC Motor
• The Relationship Between Induced EMF and Torque
• Classification of DC Motors
• Comparisons Between Different Motor Types for Electric Vehicles
Sensors for Hybrid/ Electric Vehicles
• Temperature Sensors
• Flow Sensors
• Displacement and Velocity Sensors
• Optical Encoders
• Velocity Transducers
• Force and Pressure Sensors
• Stress and Strain, Wire and Foil Strain Gauges, Semiconductor Strain Gauges
• Pressure Sensors, Pressure Sensitive Devices, Fibre Optic Pressure Sensor
Optoelectronics for Hybrid/ Electric Vehicles
• Light and The Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Photo resistors/Photoconductors, LED, Phototransistors, Optical Isolators
• Lasers, Semiconductor Laser Diodes
• Fibre Optics Used In Sensing Applications
• Proximity Sensors and types
Powertrain Fundamentals
• Power electronics in hybrid vehicles
• System architecture of HEV’s
• Toyota hybrid road map
• Integrated Started-Generator Based 42 volt system
• Series hybrid system, Parallel HEV drive train, Series/Parallel Hybrid train
• FCEV and PHEV volt concept
• Escape Hybrid Transaxle cut away
• Packaging of Prius Power Electronics, Inverter IGBT/Diode Package
• Toyota Camry Hybrid Integrated Power module
• The Tribrid Bus – An concept design example built at USW
CANBus Summary
• CAN protocol overview
• Where CAN is used
• CAN limitations and considerations
Meeting Response Specification
• Time Response Specifications For First Order Systems
• Closed Loop System Response
• Time Response Specification for Second Order Systems, Damping Ratio
• Settling Time and Time Constant
Electric Vehicle Modelling
• Block Diagram of Electric Vehicle
• Vehicle Body System
• Motor & Controller part
• Driver input
• Battery Pack
Autonomous Electric Vehicles
• AI in electric vehicle
• Introduction to Path Planning, Autonomy and Decision Making
• History? of cyber against PHEV/EVs, e.g. examples of hacks
• Principles of vehicle systems/security
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| External visits | 8 |
| Independent Study | 82 |
| Directed Study | 26 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Students will have to compare, identify and relate drive systems and power sources used in Hybrid (EV) vehicles. |
| LO2 | Students will be able to critically analyse a hybrid (EV) system so that the maximum power output and fuel efficiencies can be achieved |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | Exercises undertaken in class or in laboratory aimed at assessing the application of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluation skills. | 0 | 1800 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Exercise undertaken in class aimed at assessing under the application of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluation skills | 180 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |