1. Introduction a. History b. Introduction to different systems c. Comparison to conventional vehicles, advantages d. Current situation (technology, market, emission benefits) 2. Vehicle Dynamics and Performance Fundamentals, Modelling a. Longitudinal Dynamics b. Propulsion and Breaking c. Handling d. Ride Comfort 3. Powertrains a. Components b. Configurations i. Electric Vehicle ii. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (series, parallel, split configurations) c. Regenerative Braking 4. Batteries a. Basics/Fundamentals b. Types, differences, advantages/disadvantages c. Battery modeling d. Battery Management Systems 5. Internal Combustion Engines a. ICE fundamentals b. Types c. Fuel Economy d. Emission control 6. Alternative Energy Sources a. Fuel Cells i. Fundamentals ii. Types iii. Hydrogen Storage b. Supercapacitors and Ultracapacitors 7. Electric Motor a. DC Motors b. Induction Motors c. Switch Reluctance Motors d. Control Basics
Advanced Vehicle Systems (ME 441)
| Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
| Electronics Engineering | * | ||
| Electronics Engineering | * | ||
| Energy Minor | * | ||
| Industrial Engineering | * | ||
| Industrial Engineering (Previous Name: Manufacturing Systems Engineering) | * | ||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering | * | ||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering (Previous Name: Materials Science and Engineering) | * | ||
| Mechatronics Engineering | * | ||
| Mechatronics Engineering | * | ||
| Microelectronics | * | ||
| Sustainability Minor | * | ||
| Telecommunications | * |
CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
This course aims to provide basic concepts towards understanding hybrid and electrified vehicles.It aims to provide the students the technical fundamentals to build models and perform simplified dynamics and control analyses.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify different electrified powertrain alternatives.
- Understand the working principles and challenges of batteries, fuel cells and super/ultra capacitors.
- Understand the working principles of dierent electric motors, their advantages and disadvantages for being used in electried vehicles.
- Create simplied vehicle dynamics and performance models in Matlab.
- Be able explain the economic, environmental and social advantages and disadvantages of alternative vehicle technologies.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 2
2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 3
3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 4
4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 4
5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 4
1. Possess sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational methods and program-specific engineering topics; use theoretical and applied knowledge of these areas in complex engineering problems. 5
2. Identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems while considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals; choose and apply suitable analysis, design, estimation/prediction and modeling methods for this purpose. 5
3. Develop, choose and use modern techniques and tools that are needed for analysis and solution of complex problems faced in engineering applications; use information technologies effectively. 5
4. Have the ability to design a complex system, process, instrument or a product under realistic constraints and conditions, with the goal of fulfilling creative current and future requirements. 3
5. Use research methods, including conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 1
6. Possess knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, change management, and economic feasibility analysis; awareness on entrepreneurship and innovation. 1
7. Possess knowledge of impact of engineering solutions on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness on legal outcomes of engineering solutions; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively without any form of discrimination; act in accordance with ethical principles, possessing knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. 2
8. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical subjects, considering the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession). 3
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
| Percentage (%) | |
| Final | 35 |
| Midterm | 35 |
| Quiz | 10 |
| Assignment | 20 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
| Readings |
Iqbal Husain, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles-Design Fundamentals,2nd Edition, CRC Amir Khajepour, Saber Fallah, Avesta Goodarzi, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles - James Larminie, John Lowry, Electric Vehicle Technology Explained, Wiley, 2004. Gianfranco Pistoia, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles-Power Sources, Models, Sustainability, |