Engineering and design

Low Emission Vehicle Propulsion

Module code: H3051
Level 6
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Laboratory, Lecture
Assessment modes: Coursework, Computer based exam

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.