Course description
This course will provide you with a broad technical knowledge and practical expertise of hybrid and electric vehicle (HEV) technologies, analysis, design, component selection and sizing at both system and vehicle level.
This course is now available online.
This course will serve as an introduction to HEV technologies. Further bespoke courses focused on specific aspects of HEV analysis and design can be provided upon request.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is aimed at system and/or component design engineers, working in the automotive industry, that are responsible for HEV design, development and validation.
It is also suitable for engineering directors and managers, and vehicle technology enthusiasts, who wish to obtain more in-depth knowledge of HEV technologies.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
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Analyse the different powertrain architecture options and select the appropriate solutions within realistic performance and commercial constraints.
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Evaluate various technology options for (electrical and mechanical) energy generation, storage, transmission, and management for a HEV, and be able to select between different technologies relative to a given vehicle application and overall system design.
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Size various HEV sub-systems, within the context of various vehicle constraints, such as performance, fuel economy and packaging.
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Employ and experiment rapid control prototyping techniques to design and validate HEV high-level and low-level control systems.
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Carry out performance evaluations of a HEV and its sub-systems, using offline simulations and real-time HiL testing.
Training Course Content
Core content
Introduction to hybrid and electric vehicles (HEVs)
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Electrification and hybridisation concepts
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HEV architectures and classifications
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Technological trends
Principles of electric machines (EM)
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EM fundamentals and characteristics
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EM selection criteria for HEVs
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EM modelling and analysis
Principles of power electronics and EM control
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Power electronic fundamentals
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Electric drives for HEVs
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Electric motors control systems
Battery energy storage systems
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Battery chemistry fundamentals
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Battery modelling, form cell to pack
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Battery pack sizing and design issues
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Battery management systems
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Battery charging infrastructure
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Battery testing practical session
Fuel cell vehicles
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Fuel cell fundamentals
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The fuel cell electric vehicle technology
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Hydrogen generation and storage systems
HEV transmission and alternative energy storage systems
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HEV transmission systems (converted, dedicated)
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Hydraulic hybrid systems
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Flywheel systems
Hybrid and electric vehicle dynamics
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Hybrid and electric vehicle dynamics
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Regenerative braking
Energy Management in HEVs
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Energy flow modelling and calculation
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Energy optimisation techniques
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HEV supervisory control
Model-based development of HEVs
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Modelling of a HEV and its subsystems
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HEV performance measurements and system analysis, design, and sizing
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Control system architecture and design of HEVs
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HiL simulation, testing and validation of HEVs
Course delivery details
Course structure
This five-day course will consist of a mix of lectures, case studies and some very unique practical (hands-on) sessions from both academic and industry specialists, to develop proficiency in a broad range of HEV (and its sub-systems) technologies. All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.
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