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2021/22 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MECH5125M Electric and Hybrid Drivetrain Engineering

15 creditsClass Size: 120

Module manager: Dr Krzysztof Kubiak
Email: K.Kubiak@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

Module replaces

MECH 5195M Automotive Driveline Engineering

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Describe the components and systems which combine to produce a modern automotive drivetrain for electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles;
2. Apply the principles of engineering science to the design and analysis of the above systems and components;
3. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the operating characteristics of key elements of the drivetrain;
4. Explore alternative approaches to the dynamic modelling of a drivetrain;
5. Describe important performance and refinement issues.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the design and function of the main components and mechanisms found within an automotive drivetrains.
2. Demonstrate understanding of concept and system design and differences in drivetrain for electric, hybrid and internal combustion propelled vehicles.
3. Evaluate critically and demonstrate an awareness of the link between system performance, energy requirement, sustainability, maintenance, recycling and customer expectations that together drive the process of system development and integration.
4. Select appropriate components from catalogues with which to develop an electric or hybrid drivetrain unit capable of meeting a given specification.
5. Undertake the design of selected components within a drivetrain system taking into consideration aspects of energy storage, prime mover, load, stress, system performance, materials and operating conditions, demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills.
6. Apply scientific principles and modelling methods to the detail design of the power transmission elements for steady state and dynamic load cases to provide an assessment of durability and understanding of methods limitation.

Upon successful completion of this module the following UK-SPEC learning outcome descriptors are satisfied:
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the design and function of the main components and mechanisms found within an automotive drivetrains.
2. Demonstrate understanding of concept and system design and differences in drivetrain for electric, hybrid and internal combustion propelled vehicles.
3. Evaluate critically and demonstrate an awareness of the link between system performance, energy requirement, sustainability, maintenance, recycling and customer expectations that together drive the process of system development and integration.
4. Select appropriate components from catalogues with which to develop an electric or hybrid drivetrain unit capable of meeting a given specification.
5. Undertake the design of selected components within a drivetrain system taking into consideration aspects of energy storage, prime mover, load, stress, system performance, materials and operating conditions, demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills.
6. Apply scientific principles and modelling methods to the detail design of the power transmission elements for steady state and dynamic load cases to provide an assessment of durability and understanding of methods limitation.

Upon successful completion of this module the following UK-SPEC learning outcome descriptors are satisfied:

A comprehensive understanding of the relevant scientific principles of the specialisation (SM1m, SM7M)
Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and statistical methods necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline and to enable them to apply a range of mathematical and statistical methods, tools and notations proficiently and critically in the analysis and solution of engineering problems (SM2m)
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computational models relevant to the engineering discipline, and an appreciation of their limitations (SM5m)
Understanding of concepts relevant to the discipline, some from outside engineering, and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively, including in engineering projects (SM6m, SM9M)
Understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to undertake critical analysis of key engineering processes (EA1m)
Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques (EA2)
Ability both to apply appropriate engineering analysis methods for solving complex problems in engineering and to assess their limitations (EA3m, EA6M)
Understanding of, and the ability to apply, an integrated or systems approach to solving complex engineering problems (EA4m)
Apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding, to establish rigorous and creative solutions that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance and disposal (D4)
Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations (D7m, D10M)
Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, information retrieval, working with others and the effective use of general IT facilities (G1)



Syllabus

Introduction: Overview of components and systems.
- Prime movers: Electric motors and internal combustion engines characteristics.
- Energy storage: Battery pack, Super-capacitors, Fuel Cells.
- Driveline: serial and parallel hybrids, electric driveline, torque vectoring.
- Transmission: Manual and automatic gearboxes, synchronisers, continuously variable transmissions, electric vehicle transmissions.
- Shaft design: static and dynamic loads, fatigue, bearings, stress concentration factors.
- Clutch: Torque capacity, performance during engagement process, thermal analysis.
- Differential: ratio, torque distribution, partial slip differential, clutch packs.
- Brakes: Designs, torque calculations, regenerative braking, thermal analysis.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Class tests, exams and assessment12.002.00
Lecture181.0018.00
Practical21.002.00
Tutorial41.004.00
Independent online learning hours9.00
Private study hours115.00
Total Contact hours26.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Private study

Students are expected to read/revise before and following lectures. They are also expected to solve tutorial questions. The assignment is expected to take 40 hours to complete.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formal feedback will be provided for the assignment, with further formative feedback through tutorials and practical.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Report2500 word Project Report40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment2 hr 60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 29/06/2021

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