Module Descriptors
HYBRID AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
ELEC60331
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Debi Roberts
Email: debi.roberts@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
- WRITTEN EXAMINATION weighted at 50%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Powertrain technologies:
Gasoline Engine
Electric vehicles
Plug-in vehicles
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Fuel Cell, Hydrogen, and alternative fuels
Autonomous vehicles
Vehicle architecture and systems
Series, Parallel, and Series/Parallel
Motor/Generator
High voltage powertrain
Electrical system
Hybrid power systems – AC to DC conversion/exchange
Power Electronics
Battery energy storage
Battery management
Alternative energy storage
Ultracapacitors
Compressed air storage
Flywheels
Regenerative braking
High voltage cables and components
Electric vehicle charging
Plug-in
Wireless EV charging
Energy recovery systems, renewable and energy harvesting systems
Future Hybrid automotive systems
Gasoline Engine
Electric vehicles
Plug-in vehicles
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Fuel Cell, Hydrogen, and alternative fuels
Autonomous vehicles
Vehicle architecture and systems
Series, Parallel, and Series/Parallel
Motor/Generator
High voltage powertrain
Electrical system
Hybrid power systems – AC to DC conversion/exchange
Power Electronics
Battery energy storage
Battery management
Alternative energy storage
Ultracapacitors
Compressed air storage
Flywheels
Regenerative braking
High voltage cables and components
Electric vehicle charging
Plug-in
Wireless EV charging
Energy recovery systems, renewable and energy harvesting systems
Future Hybrid automotive systems
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
50% Coursework – LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
50% Exam (2 hrs) – LO1, LO2, LO3 – Final Assessment
50% Exam (2 hrs) – LO1, LO2, LO3 – Final Assessment
LEARNING STRATEGIES
4 hr Lecture/Laboratory/Tutorial per week across one semester
REFERRING TO TEXTS
Denton, T. (2012) Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems, ISBN 978-0-08-096942-8
Sun, Z., Zhu, G.G. (2015) Design and Control of Automotive Propulsion Systems, ISBN 978-1-4398-2018-6
Hussain, I. (2011) Electric and Hybrid Vehicles – Design Fundamentals (2nd Edition), ISBN 978-1-4398-1175-7
Bosch, R. (2014) Bosch Automotive Electrics and Automotive Electronics (5th Edition), ISBN 978-3-658-01783-5
Denton, T. (2016) Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, ISBN 978-1-138-84237-3
Thaler, A., Watzenig, D. (2014) Automotive Battery Technology, ISBN 978-3-319-02522-3
Sun, Z., Zhu, G.G. (2015) Design and Control of Automotive Propulsion Systems, ISBN 978-1-4398-2018-6
Hussain, I. (2011) Electric and Hybrid Vehicles – Design Fundamentals (2nd Edition), ISBN 978-1-4398-1175-7
Bosch, R. (2014) Bosch Automotive Electrics and Automotive Electronics (5th Edition), ISBN 978-3-658-01783-5
Denton, T. (2016) Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, ISBN 978-1-138-84237-3
Thaler, A., Watzenig, D. (2014) Automotive Battery Technology, ISBN 978-3-319-02522-3
ACCESSING RESOURCES
Electrical Laboratory and Automotive Laboratory
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Students must be enrolled on BEng(Hons) Electrical Automotive Engineering and Distribution Systems
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of current vehicle powertrain systems.
(LEARNING, KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)
2. Analyse and critically evaluate hybrid and electric vehicle architecture and electrical systems.
(ENQUIRY, ANALYSIS)
3. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of high voltage electrical engineering, power electronics, and electrical machines appropriate to hybrid and electric vehicles.
(KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING, APPLICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING)
4. Research future vehicle powertrain technologies and communicate the findings.
(ENQUIRY, COMMUNICATION, TEAM WORKING)
(LEARNING, KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)
2. Analyse and critically evaluate hybrid and electric vehicle architecture and electrical systems.
(ENQUIRY, ANALYSIS)
3. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of high voltage electrical engineering, power electronics, and electrical machines appropriate to hybrid and electric vehicles.
(KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING, APPLICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING)
4. Research future vehicle powertrain technologies and communicate the findings.
(ENQUIRY, COMMUNICATION, TEAM WORKING)