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Course syllabus

Energy Converters for Sustainable


Transport
Energiomvandlare för hållbara
transporter
MVKN51, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)
Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED M
Date of Decision: 2024-02-15
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information
Main field: Sustainable Energy Engineering Depth of study relative to the degree
requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: MHET1
Elective for: E4, M4-tt, W4-et
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim
The objectives of the course are, starting from the requirements of vehicle propulsion,
to provide a thorough understanding of the different options we have for future
vehicle powertrains, which have the potential for near-zero pollutant emissions and
net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

be able to discuss the advantages as well as challenges of the different ways of


powering transportation, be able to compare these, and link to the
requirements of different markets and applications
be able to explain the basic combustion and emission formation processes in
spark ignition and compression ignition engines, deduce the challenges for
combustion engines in a society that needs to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and improve air quality; and explain the benefits and challenges
when switching from fossil to renewable fuels
be able to explain the basic energy conversion in battery electric powertrains,
and their hybrid configurations with internal combustion engines
be able to explain the basic energy conversion in fuel cells

Competences and skills


For a passing grade the student must

be able to use characteristic parameters to analyze powertrain performance


be able to select a powertrain and deduce its main features in terms of energy
carrier, size, performance and emissions, for a given application
be able to calculate the combustion stoichiometry using the exhaust gas
composition from combustion of (renewable) fuels

Judgement and approach


For a passing grade the student must

Critically assess and compare various options for sustainable transportation


Determine the relevance and reliability of information on options for
sustainable transportation, that might be used to support a conclusion or
argument
Include multiple viewpoints and criteria into an assessment of transportation
options, appreciating the complexity of the issue
Respectfully hear out opposing views and then objectively assess them
Understand the limitations of his or her knowledge and understanding
concerning sustainable transportation options

Contents
The course deals with powertrains for vehicles. The expectations are that in a
sustainable society, transportation powertrains will be a mix between battery electric,
fuel cell, combustion engine and hybrids thereof. The combustion engines would then
be powered by renewable fuels produced using sustainable sources. First the coupling
between the power requirement of a vehicle and the power produced by the
powertrains is explained. Then, the main features of the different powertrains are
given, with their pros and cons. Then, a more detailed discussion follows for each of
the options.

A general description of the most common combustion engine types is given. The
spark ignition and compression ignition principles are explained and the four stroke
cycle is discussed. The combustion process in both the spark ignition and
compression ignition engine is presented and ways to reduce pollutant emissions are
explained. Challenges to the combustion engine fueled by fossil fuels are discussed
after which the engine operation on renewable fuels is investigated together with their
potential for lowering pollutant emissions and increasing engine efficiency. A short
discussion on renewable fuel origins with opportunities and challenges is also
scheduled.

The different configurations for hybrid powertrains are then presented and the criteria
for choosing the optimum configurations depending on the application. Plug-in
hybrids and range-extended hybrids are discussed. Advantages and challenges for
battery electric drive and fuel cells are discussed, as well as expected future trends for
the different transportation modes (passenger, heavy duty, marine, …).

The course contains lectures, seminars, exercises and assignments. Normally an


industry representative will give an invited lecture.
Examination details
Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:

Based on assignments and written examination. The assignments include a report on a


virtual engine lab, and an assignment on critical thinking in sustainable
transportation. The latter ends with student presentations, after submission of a list of
references and a “one-pager”. The written examination includes theory and exercises.
The final grade is a weighted average, with the weighting factors for lab report,
presentation and final exam being 15%, 25% and 60% respectively. The final grade is
either Fail or one of the passing grades 3, 4 or 5, which correspond to 50, 65 and 80%
of the maximum number of points respectively.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the
regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a
form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0121. Name: Energy Converters for Sustainable Transport.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).

Admission
Assumed prior knowledge: MMVF01 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics OR
KFKA10 Thermodynamics and Surface Chemistry OR FAFA35 Physics -
Thermodynamics and Atomic Physics OR FMFF05 Thermodynamics with
Applications or equivalent.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: MVKN50

Reading list
Richard Stone: Introduction to combustion engines. Red Globe Press, 2012,
ISBN: 9780230576636.

Contact
Course coordinator: Sebastian Verhelst , sebastian.verhelst@energy.lth.se
Course coordinator: Öivind Andersson, oivind.andersson@energy.lth.se
Examinator: Öivind Andersson, oivind.andersson@energy.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.energy.lth.se/english/education/

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