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Vehicles Technologies and Mobile Robots

Course developers

Prior knowledge

EeTk3002, Electrical Engineering and Electronics II

EeTk4001, Embedded Programming for Engineers

VidE3002, Agricultural technology and machinery II

Course abstract

The aim of the course is to asquire the basic principles of vehicle design, internal combustion engine mechanisms and systems, transmission types and operating principles, control equipment and suspension systems. Electric Vehicles as well as aspects of the design, operation and experimental research of biofuels and other renewable energy vehicles are studied and analyzed. An economical and ecological comparison is made for alternative energy vehicles with conventional energy vehicles of similar class. Developmental tendencies of mobile robot constructions are studied, possibilities and aspects of their use are analyzed.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

1. Knowledge - able to demonstrate specialized knowledge in the construction of modern vehicles, understanding of alternative energy powered vehicles powered by electricity, biodiesel, bioethanol, rapeseed oil, hydrogen, compressed air, which includes analysis of the constructive, operational and testing capabilities of these vehicles. Specific knowledge of mobile robots, their design and operational features.
2. Skills - Ability to integrate and apply knowledge in the selection, operation, maintenance, fault diagnosis and testing of alternative energy vehicles. Ability to make qualitative comparisons of alternative and fossil energy vehicles, able to assess the necessity and advantages of using mobile robots.
3. Competence - is able to independently analyze the design features of vehicles, evaluate and select different alternative energy vehicles, perform their qualitative and quantitative analysis on the basis of available technical or experimentally obtained data. Is familiar with the operation and use of mobile robots.
• Knows the general design and use of vehicles, alternative energy vehicles and mobile robots - Test 1
• Is familiar with the operational features and infrastructure of electric vehicles and mobile robots - Test 2
• Knows the operation principles of different alternative energy powered vehicles and mobile robots - Test 3

• Able to plan and conduct experiments on alternative energy vehicles and mobile robots - laboratory and practical works.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Principle of operation of internal combustion engines. Engine systems, their construction and operation. 4h
2. Vehicle Transmission, Transmission Design Solutions and Application. 4h
3. Vehicle control equipment, construction and function. Vehicle suspension, suspension design. 4h
4. Types of alternative energy vehicles, classification by type of energy used. 4h
5. Construction of electric vehicles. Electric vehicle engine, controller and batteries. 4h
6. Evaluation of electric vehicle parameters and selection criteria. 4h
7. Specifics of electric vehicle use, electric vehicle testing. 4h
8. Electric vehicle infrastructure and its analysis. 4h
9. Converted and industrially manufactured electric vehicles. 4h
10. Economic and ecological effect of electric vehicles, environmentally friendly technologies and concepts. 4h
11. Construction, selection, operation and testing of biodiesel and rapeseed fuel powered vehicles. 4h
12. Construction, selection, operation and testing of bio-ethanol and hydrogen powered vehicles. 4h
13. Construction, selection, operation and testing of compressed and liquefied gas vehicles. Vehicles powered by compressed air, solar and other forms of alternative energy. 4h
14. Classification and construction of mobile robots. Robot application in agriculture. 4h
15. Technological necessity of mobile robots, programming of robots for various operations. 4h

16. Mobile robot infrastructure and energy sources, their constructional and technological features. 4h

Requirements for awarding credit points

Exam. All laboratory works must be developed and defended; control works must be passed.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Preparation for tests and laboratory work. Preparation of laboratory work reports.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The course is credited if all the requirements are met.
The student can obtain a successful assessment of the test if at least 50% of the test questions are answered correctly.

Compulsory reading

1. Research of the Exploitational and Infrastructural Parameters of Electric Vehicles. Monograph. Jelgava: Latvia University of Agriculture, 2013. 163 p.
2. Leithman S., Brant B. Build Your Own Electric Vehicle. 2nd Edition. New York: MC Graw Hill, 2009. 358 p. Pieejams arī elektroniski Google books
3. Ehsani M., Gao Y., Emadi A. Modern Electric, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles. Fundamentals, Theory and Design. London: Taylor & Francis Group, 2010. 558 p.
4. Hordeski M. F. Alternative Fuels: The Future of Hydrogen. 2nd edition. Lilburn, GA: CRC Press, 2008. 286 p.
5. Link A. N., O’Connor A. C., Scott T. J. Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles. Routledge: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2015. 129 p. ISBN: 978–1–315–74930–3
6. Denton T. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. Institute of the Motor Industry New York, 2016. 197 p. ISBN: 978-1-315-73161-2
7. Crisostmi E., Shorten R., Studli S., Wirth F. Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Networks, Optimization and control. Boca Raton: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018. 242 p. ISBN 13: 978-1-4987-4499-7

8 . Elektroenerģijas izmantošana spēkratos Latvijā. Zinātniska monogrāfija. Jelgava: Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitāte, 2013. 426 lpp. ISBN 978-9984-849-33-1.

Further reading

1. Anderson C.D., Anderson J. Electric and Hybrid Cars A History. North Carolina, and London: Mc Farland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Jefferson, 2010. 269 p.
2. Hodkinson R., Fenton J. Lightweight electric. Hybrid Vehicle Design. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001. 280 p. [tiešsaiste] [04.10.2019.] Pieejams: http://ceb.ac.in/knowledge-center/E-BOOKS/Lightweight%20Electric%20Hybrid%20Vehicle%20Design%20-%20Ron%20Hodkinson.pdf
3. Larminie J. Electric Vehicle Technology Explained. Oxford: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2003. 303 p.
4. Gulbis V. Iekšdedzes motoru biodegvielas. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 318 lpp. ISBN 978-9984-784-48-9.
5. Emadi E. A. Advanced Electric Drive Vehicles. Boca Raton: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2015. 602 p. ISBN 13: 978-1-4665-9770-9

6. Scott E. Hydrogen Energy and Vehicle System. Boca Raton: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013. 323 p. ISBN 13: 978-1-4398-2682-9

Periodicals and other sources

1. Pistoia G. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2010. 652 p.

Notes

Restricted elective course for bachelor study program "Biosystems Machinery and Technologies". 3rd year 6th semester