Final exam

2 - Written exam - 50

Coursework

1 - Written assignment (including essay) - 50

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<ul><li>To provide an understanding of historical aspects and energy/thermoynamic efficiency of vehicle powertrains. starting from internal combustion engines, EVs  and fuel cells </li></ul>
<ul><li>To provide basic properties of conventional/alternative/renewable transportation fuels including synthetic E-fuels and biofuels </li></ul>
<ul><li>(ICE-powered vehicle) To provide a good understanding of in-cylinder fluid mechanics, fuel injection, fuel-air mixing, ignition and combustion. </li></ul>
<ul><li>(Hybrid vehicles and EVs) To provide a good understanding of the basic battery electrochemistry and the thermal management systems. </li></ul>
<ul><li>(Hydrogen fuel cells) To provide a good understanding of water management/removal and cooling systems. </li></ul>
<ul><li>To describe the emission regulation trends in different countries  </li></ul>
<ul><li>To provide an introduction into advanced computational and experimental techniques used in vehicle research </li></ul>
<ul><li>To give an explanation of the different types of hybrid powertrains and a comparison of the benefits of each </li></ul>

Feedback is provided in a number of ways throughout your module. This includes feedback you receive during teaching from both peers and lecturers and that provided for formative assessment. Following an assessment, you will be given your marks and feedback in line with the assessment regulations and policy. More information on the timing and type of feedback that will be provided for each assessment will be available from the module leader. <a href='https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies-and-regulations'>https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies-and-regulations</a>

This module will support the development of all the graduate attributes. Your module leader will provide you with information about how your learning, teaching and assessment activities support your development of these attributes. The graduate attributes are: - Always learning - Engaged in the world - Technical and digital - Connected Professional - Creating Impact

In-Person - 

Self-directed - 

Automotive Engineering, Powertrain, Chassis System and Vehicle Body 

Automotive Innovation: the science and engineering behind cutting-edge automotive technology

Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals

Simulations and Optical Diagnostics for Internal Combustion Engines

Mechanical Design Handbook 

Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology 

Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles 

Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines

EGM206 - Zero Emissions Vehicle Propulsion Technology

EGM206-PRD1-BLE-ALV1

A combination of lectures, tutorials, coursework and self-study. Lectures are used as a means of covering the essential principles and analysis techniques in sufficient detail to allow you to achieve the Knowledge and Understanding learning outcomes for this module at a basic level. Transferable Skills and Values and Attitudes are acquired through timely participation in the learning activities. Tutorials apply the theoretical principles in solution-problem solving methods. Self-study allows the students to solve similar problems on their own, using the theoretical tools provided during the lectures and the problem-solving methods presented during the tutorials.  
In addition to the taught elements of the module there will be the need for private study.  This time will be spent working on background reading, revision of notes, work on tutorial problems and coursework. Key learning and teaching resources will be put on the module website on the online learning environment “Moodle”. The module website also contains a “Grades” application where you can view your coursework marks.

Zero Emissions Vehicle Propulsion Technology

Summarise strengths and weaknesses of various powertrains (AHEP4 M1, M4) 

Skills

Devise improved engine designs using advanced research techniques (like specialised thermodynamic and computational fluid dynamics computational models) (AHEP4 C3/M3, M4). 

Explain the efficiency and emissions from various powertrains, from well-to-wheel (AHEP4 C3/M3, C6/M6) 

Explain the performance of present and future powertrains (AHEP4 M1, C3/M3, C11/M11) 

Knowledge

Recognise the environmental impact of road transportation (AHEP4 M7, C8/M8). 

Values and attitudes

Prepare for communication with engineers in industry using common terminology (AHEP4 C8/M8, M9, M16, M17). 

Recognise the social advantages and benefits of road transportation (AHEP4 C3/M3). 

Design the dimension and pressures required for clutches (AHEP4 C3/M3). 

Relate the role of automotive industry as employer and as contributor to wealth creation (AHEP4 C10/M10, C11/M11, C15/M15). 

For hybrid and electric vehicles, formulate the thermodynamic efficiency, Li-ion battery electrochemistry, fuel cell operation, thermal management cooling systems flow characteristics (AHEP4 M2, M3, M4) 

Determine gearbox ratios, forces, moments and stresses (AHEP4 M5). 

Recognise the role of advanced experimental and computational techniques in research and development (AHEP4 C9/M9, C10/M10) 

Calculate the torque/power output and thermal efficiency (AHEP4 M4) 

Explain balancing issues in engines (AHEP4 M1, C6/M6, C13/M13, C14/M14). 

Design the methods by which vehicle propulsion systems can be changed to reduce carbon emissions (AHEP4 M5, C6/M6, M7). 

Categorise the various engine and powertrain types for different transportation sectors considering history of their development (AHEP4 M1, M2, M7) 

Formulate the kinematics of rotating shafts and wheels (AHEP4 C3/M3, C12/M12). 

Explain the applicability of testing and computational methods for powertrain developments (AHEP4 C3/M3) 

For internal combustion engines, formulate the efficiency of the fuel/air mixing process, flow characteristics, thermodynamic efficiency and combustion (AHEP4 M2, C3/M3, M4) 

Assess the function of different elements in conventional transmissions (AHEP4 M2, C3/M3). 

Explain the role of transmission systems and the operation of gearbox (AHEP4 C3/M3). 