Teaching Methodologies
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.
Learning Results
– 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.
Program
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).
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
· MARTINS, J. (2013). Motores de Combustão Interna (4ª ed.). Publindústria (disponível na Biblioteca do ISEC: 4-5-176)
· GIACOSA, D. (1986). Motores Endotérmicos (3ª ed.). Editorial Dossat (disponível na Biblioteca do ISEC: 4-5-75)
· STONE, R. (1992). Introduction to internal combustion engines (2nd ed). McMillan (disponível na Biblioteca do ISEC: 4-9-30)
· DENTON, T. (2018). Veículos elétricos e híbridos. Blucher. (ISBN 978-85-212-1301-7; available in the ISEC Library: 1-4-197 e 1-4-198)
· EHSANI, M. (2019). Modern electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles (3rd ed.). CRC Press, cop. (ISBN 978-1-138-33049-8; available
in the ISEC Library: 1-4-224)
· HAYES, J.G., GOODARZI, G. A. (2018). Electric powertrain: energy systems, power electronics and drives for hybrid, electric and fuel cell
vehicles. Wiley. (ISBN 978-1-119-06364-3; available in the ISEC Library: 1-4-219)