Module Details

Module Code: AUTO7019
Title: Sustainable Vehicle Technology
Long Title: Sustainable Vehicle Technology
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5251 - Automotive Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module examines transport technologies which are still very much in the emerging stage. This module will explore the technologies which vehicle manufactures are researching and developing to address issues facing the global transport industry,global warming and future transport related energy supplies.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the primary system components and operation of modern forms of sustainable transport technologies.
LO2 Compare and contrast between selected modern sustainable vehicle technologies.
LO3 Calculate energy requirements associated with selected sustainable vehicle technologies.
LO4 Evaluate the effects a vehicles design consideration have on vehicle safety and efficiency.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).

Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.

No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Electric vehicles
Electric vehicle (EV) history, health and safety, high voltage vehicle electrical systems, electric vehicle machines and controllers, high voltage vehicle battery design, maintenance charging stations and equipment. Research developments, electricity as a fuel, electric vehicle design considerations, EV ancillary systems, EV case study and related calculations.
Hybrid Vehicles
Duel fuel systems,hybrid vehicle system configurations and operations, internal combustion/battery hybrid, battery/battery hybrid, complex hybrid vehicles, hybrid vehicle case studys.
Fuel cell vehicles
Fuel cell basic principles,Fuel cell thermodynamics, fuel cell vehicle technology and system layout. Hydrogen safety, production methods,hydrogen storage.
Conventional vehicle alternative fuel systems
Gas vehicles technology, ethanol fuel systems flexi-fuel systems, diesel/gas fuel systems. DME fuel systems, fueling requirements.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Schematics and Vehicle Systems.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Practical assessment relating to lab work caried out during semester
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Student must compile a research report which will require the student to review/compare sustainable transport technologies and recommend one technology which will address a given criteria.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Student must present powerpoint presentation of findings of written report submitted in week 10.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact In class lectures Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Sustainable transport technologies Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact In class lectures Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Sustainable transport technologies Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Mehrdad Ehsani, Yimin Gao, Ali Emadi,. (2012), Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Fuel Cell Vehicles: Fundamentals, Theory, and Design, Second Edition, 2. [ISBN: 978-1420053982].
  • James Larminie, John Lowry. (2010), Electric vehicle technology explained, 1. Wiley, Chichester, [ISBN: 0-470-85163-5].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mehrdad Ehsani... [et al.]. (2005), Modern electric, hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, [ISBN: 0-8493-3154-4].
  • Jack Erjavec. Hybrid, Electric and Fuel-Cell Vehicles, Delmar Cengage Learning, p.400, [ISBN: 978-0840023957].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EABMT_8 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Automotive Business Management and Technology 8 Mandatory
CR_TTMGT_7 Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology and Management 6 Mandatory