Low Emission Vehicle Propulsion (H3051)
Low Emission Vehicle Propulsion
Module H3051
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Pre-Requisite
Engineering Mathematics 2
Engineering Maths 1B
Engineering Thermodynamics
Thermal Power Cycles
Module Outline
This module introduces the operating principles of various vehicle propulsion systems and their integration into a range of automotive applications:
• Electric vehicle propulsion: Motors, batteries, charging, battery management systems
• Fuel Cell systems: Balance of plant, analysis of operating performance.
• Internal combustion: Operating 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.
The syllabus for this module covers the following AHEP4 learning outcomes: C2, C3, C4, C6, C7, C16, C17, M2, M3, M4, M6, M7, M16, M17
Library
1. Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, John B Heywood, IBSN 0-07-100499-8
2. Internal Combustion Engines, Richard Stone, IBSN 0-333-74013-0
3. Advanced Engine Technology, Heinz Heisler, IBSN 0-340-568224
4. Aircraft Engines and Gas Turbines, J L Kerrebrock, ISBN 0262111624
5. Fuel Cell Technology for Vehicle, Richard Stobart, ISBN 0-7680-0784-4
6. The Romance of Engines, Takashi Suzuki, ISBC 9781560919117
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.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 10 | 100.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 60.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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