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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
MECA0478-1  Electric, hybrid and non-conventional propulsion systems
Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Electro-mechanical Engineering, Teaching Focus, 2nd yearPremier quadrimestre5
Master in Mechanical Engineering, in-depth approach, 2nd yearPremier quadrimestre5
Holder(s) :  Pierre Duysinx
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  Facing 21st century environmental and energy challenges, electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell powered vehicles have regained interest. The lecture aims at studying, analyzing, comparing and designing these alternative vehicle propulsion systems for substituting piston engines and petrol fuels for raod and railxay vehicles. A particular focus is given to the assessment of environmental and economic impacts of the different solutions (energy consumption, emissions, noise, recyclability, life cycle assessment...)

The following topics will be visited:

  • Introduction to 21st century environmental and energy challenges
  • Selection of a propulsion system: criteria and revie of possible motorization systems
  • Introduction to performance evaluation of vehicles
  • Normalized measure of energy / fuel consumption and emissions
  • Electric traction systems for raod and railway vehicles
  • Electric traction machines and power electronics
  • Electric energy storage systems: batteries, supercaps, flywheels...
  • Hybrid vehicles: definitions and architectures
  • Hybrid electric vehicles: parallel and series configuration: sizing and energy management
  • Fuel cell and hydrogen
The exercices and works are centered about the Shell Eco Marathon project at ULG or about up-to-date topics.
Course objective :  The goal of this lecture is to introduce the principles of alternatives propulsion systems manly based on electric traction. The students the working principles, the sizing and the caracterization of propulsion systems and their components.
Prerequisites :  Performance and dynamics of vehicles. Applied thermodynamics. Electrotechnics.
Workshops :  
  • Computer exercices in Matlab-Simulink or EES
  • Laboratories (Chassis dynamometer, fuel cell test bed)
  • Literature review
  • Case studies
  • Seminars by specialists and industry people
Organization :  The theoretical lectures are given at the first quadrimester from November to December (7 lectures of 4 hours). Labs and project works are planned in second quadrimester. Exam in June.
Written notes :  
  • Copy of slidesavailable on the lab web site www.ingveh.ulg.ac.be
  • Copy of papers and book chapters
References:
  • M. Ehsani, Y Gao, S. Gay and A. Emadi. Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles. Fundamentals, Theory, and Design. CRC Press 2005.
  • CC Chan and KT Chau. Modern Electric Vehicle Technology. Oxford Science Technology 2001.
  • R. Bosch. Automotive Handbook. 5th edition. SAE international. 2002
Assessment :  
  • Oral exam with open books
  • Presentation of the mini project results including computer works and literature review
  • Lab reports
Contacts :  Pierre Duysinx,
LTAS - Automotive Engineering
Institute of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, Building B52
Chemin des chevreuils, 1, 4000 Liège
Téléphone : +32 4 366 9194,
Fax : +32 4 366 9159,
Email : P.Duysinx@ulg.ac.be
Remarks :  None


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