Introduction to Hybrid Electrical Vehicles
The course aims to provide managers and engineers with a broad understanding of Hybrid Electric Vehicle technology and its impact on both the global automotive industry and the environment. The course will consist of a mix of lectures and case studies from both academic and industrial specialists in HEV technology plus vehicle demonstrations at one of the UK's foremost track test facilities.
Topics include:
• System & Component Overview: Powertrain architecture – parallel, series, micro, mild, plug-in etc, Vehicle layout and packaging options and Energy storage comparisons.
• Environmental Impact: Legislative performance (CO2, gas and particulate emissions), Real world performance (off cycle, durability) and Sustainability assessment; cradle to grave environmental impact.
• Industry Activity and Market Reaction: HEV market drivers and technology trends, Customer acceptance of HEVs and HEV technology commercialisation.
• Vehicle Based HEV Performance Evaluation: Assessment of HEVs under track conditions at Millbrook Proving Ground.
Hybrid Electrical Vehicles: Vehicle Systems Integration
A course for those who already have an overview understanding of HEVs and who now wish to develop their knowledge in HEV powertrain integration and the key subsystem technologies.
The course will consist of a mix of lectures and case studies from both academic and industrial specialists in HEV technology and will be supported by the latest modelling/simulation tools and experimental work.
• An overview of the simulation methods and control techniques required for energy management and vehicle driveability.
• A critical review of the HEV electrical architecture options and subsystems, including the latest energy storage options, electrical machines and associated power electronics.
• A comprehensive review of advances within the mechanical HEV powertrain subsystems including; the alternative engine options and the use of novel transmission systems.
• A review of regenerative braking systems, including energy availability assessment, vehicle integration options, legislative requirements and its potential impact on vehicle handling.
Introduction to Future Automotive Powertrains
This course provides an opportunity for management and technologists to rapidly become aware of the engineering and marketing issues that surround the development and introduction of the new generation of automotive engines and driveline systems.
The course will provide a detailed overview of future powertrain architecture options, including the latest developments of combustion technologies, the introduction of the electrical alternatives (fuel cells, batteries) and the parallel development of automated transmission systems.
Delegates will gain an understanding of the impact of fuel supply and processing, including biofuels, hydrogen, advanced gasoline and diesel fuels. They will receive a briefing on the likely future of pollution control legislation (including CO2 reduction, taxation, traffic management etc) and environmental impact. The course gives an overview of the direction of the industry and the commercial impact of the transition to the new technologies.
Demonstrations of integrated powertrain simulation techniques used to support advanced concept developments.
Powertrain Systems Integration
The primary target audience for this course is technologists and managers working in the automotive and related industries who wish to gain an understanding of advanced powertrain technologies.
Topics covered include:
• An overview of the main vehicle systems integration challenges including consideration of NVH, refinement, torque management, and vehicle body design
• An understanding of the trends in future driveline configurations, such as; CVT, AMT, IVT, Epicyclic, Dual Clutch
• An appreciation of powertrain system control architecture development (including fuzzy logic, adaptive and torque based systems) supported by laboratory based demonstrations
• An overview of developments in fuel cell and electrical drive systems as potential viable alternatives to current IC engines
• Powertrain refinement demonstrations using vehicles with a selection of powertrain configurations (ICE, Electric, CVT, Hybrid) under closed track conditions.
This course is part of a programme of three short courses in Advanced Powertrain Systems.
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Advanced Engine Systems
The primary target audience for the courses are technologists and managers working in the automotive and related industries who wish to gain an understanding of advanced powertrain technologies. This detailed three-day course covers the following subjects:
• A comprehensive and detailed overview of advanced combustion engines (HCCI, GDI, H2)
• An understanding of alternative fuel supply and on-vehicle handling issues (biofuels, hydrogen, methanol, ethanol)
• An awareness of the latest mechanical design trends including the use of advanced materials and low friction designs
• An overview of pollution control technologies that are available to meet future emissions/CO2 legislation
• Demonstrations of both engine combustion research laboratory activity and engine system simulation techniques.
This course is part of a programme of three short courses in Advanced Powertrain Systems.
