Veículos Elétricos e de Combustão

Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Materials.

Electrotecnhics and Measurements I and II

Electrical Machines

The teaching and learning methodologies specific to the course consist of the following:
– Theoretical classes with presentation and explanation of the subjects contained in the syllabus.
– Practical classes that include solving calculations, case studies on emerging technologies and real applications of electric and hybrid
vehicles, in addition to contact with existing equipment in the laboratories.
– In both theoretical and practical classes, students are motivated to research additional subjects related to internal combustion engines and
electric and hybrid vehicles.
It is also intended to carry out technical visits to companies or research centers in the curricular unit area and carry out group work.

– Understand the construction details and operating principles, as well as the ability to install, operate and know how to intervene, through
simple projects in managing power, consumption and impacts environmental effects of internal combustion engines;
– Know, understand how it works, know how to operate and select different types of engines;
– Interpret characteristic curves of internal combustion engines;
– Understand the importance and fundamentals of electric (EV) and hybrid (HEV) vehicles.
– Identify and characterize the main components of electric and hybrid vehicles, including batteries, electric motors and transmission
systems.
– Analyse the environmental impact and economic factors involved in the use of electric and hybrid vehicles.
– Know the standards and regulations associated with electric mobility.

1- Internal Combustion Engines (Constitution, distribution systems, power systems, lubrication system, cooling systems and ignition system)
2- Internal Combustion Engines (Theoretical cycles and real cycles of internal combustion engines)
3- Internal Combustion Engines (Characteristic curves and energy balance)
4- Internal Combustion Engines (Combustion and pollutant control)
5- Fundamentals of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (Introduction to electric mobility and the need for it. History and evolution of electric and
hybrid vehicles).
6-Electric Vehicle Architecture (Types of vehicles and their characteristics: electric, conventional hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and fuel
cell electric vehicles (FCEV). Main components.)
7-Traction system.
8- Energy Storage and Charging (Batteries: chemistry, capacity, performance and recycling; Battery management systems, Charging
technologies and recharging infrastructure).

Continuous assessment with two tests for 15 points in total, 10 points for the combustion part and 5 points for the part of electric and hybrid vehicles.

     Passing the tests is conditional on obtaining a minimum grade of 40% for each test.

     Students who opt for continuous assessment can access the Normal Period exam.

Students can opt for the final exam only (for 15 points).

In all tests (tests and exams) only the use of a scientific calculating machine is permitted.

The remaining 5 assessment points ​​consist of mandatory group work, with support during classes:

Calculation of forces required to vehicles motion applied to VE and VEH, for 3 points.

Short research paper on emerging topics in VE and VEH for 2 points, with presentation.

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