ES4B7-15 as of 8th Apr 2020 at 16:45

Vehicle Propulsion
ES4B7-15 — revision saved on 8th Apr 2020 at 16:45

Deadline: 19th Apr 2020

Changes since last review

The last reviewed revision was saved on 14th Sep 2019 at 07:00.

Basic module details

Approval type
Unspecified

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RevisedModule

Month of introduction/change
Unspecified AF
September

Year of introduction/change
Unspecified

2020

Module duration
Unspecified

10 weeks

Summary of changes or other notes for reviewers

DR

Changes were made in consultation with the School of Engineering and WMG.

Rationale for introduction, revision or discontinuation

Change of module leader together with a revision of the syllabus to reflect the increased importance of hybrid and
electric vehicle propulsion technology.

Affected departments
Unspecified

• School of Engineering
• Warwick Manufacturing Group

Module leader
Howard Neal (8973207)

Husain Kanchwala (1875853)

Level
Unspecified

Module delivery
Unspecified

Face to face

Study locations
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Location Primary

Location Primary
University of Warwick Main Campus, Coventry Yes

Module description

Introductory description

ES4B7-15 Vehicle Propulsion

Principal module aims

At the end of this module students will be able to critically analyse a range of common propulsion technologies such
as ICE, electrification and hybrid solutions.

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Learning outcomes

• Be familiar with the design and operating parameters and internal-combustion engine operating characteristics.
• Interpret the requirements for and operating characteristics of HEV enabling technology and the complexity of
technology integration.
AF
• Critically analyse the diverse justifications for vehicle hybridisation and electrification.

Outline syllabus for publication

Propulsion choices. Motivation for using HEVs Preliminary concepts: Thermodynamic processes Engine power cycles
Ignition and valve timing Combustion fundamentals in SI and CI engines Actual fuel-air cycles: Otto, diesel and two-
stroke Mixture preparation: stoichiometric, rich and lean mixtures Combustion and exhaust formation Emission norms,
testing and control Engine force balance and performance characteristics Engine performance testing and
turbocharging Vehicle transmission Vehicle power and traction requirements calculation Engine sizing for HEV
DR

application Hybrid vehicle architecture Electric Machines: Principles and Modelling Design of PM synchronous motors
Switched reluctance (stepper) and induction motors Control of permanent magnet, stepper and induction motors
Energy storage technologies: electrical and mechanical Battery modelling and characterisation Battery pack design,
management and control systems Fuel cells

Supplementary detail on syllabus and teaching strategies to inform the approval (not for publication)

Seminars will incorporate teaching formerly delivered in lecture format combined with in- session activities.

Should this module have a reading list?

No

Yes

Talis Aspire link

Unspecified

N/A

Indicative reading list

Borgnakke, C. and Sonntag, R.E., 2019, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 10th edition, Wiley. Yunus C. and
Michael B., 2019, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 9th edition, McGraw Hill. Heywood, J.B., 2018,
Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals 2E, 2nd edition, McGraw Hill. Ganesan, V., 2013, Internal Combustion
Engines, 4th edition, Tata McGraw Hill. Stone, R., 2012, Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines, 4th edition,
Macmillan. Mi C., Masrur MA., 2017, Hybrid electric vehicles: principles and applications with practical perspectives,
2nd edition, Wiley. J Miller, 2010, Propulsion Systems for Hybrid Vehicles, IET. A Emadi, 2014, Advanced Electric
Drive Vehicles, 1st edition, CRC Press.

Departmental web link

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Unspecified

go.warwick.ac.uk/es4b7

Module delivery

Minimum student number

Unspecified

10

Maximum student number

Unspecified

999

Skills, competencies, and attributes

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Subject specific skills

Ability to be pragmatic, taking a systematic approach and the logical and practical steps necessary for, often complex,
concepts to become reality. Ability to develop economically viable and ethically sound sustainable solutions
AF
Transferable skills

Appreciation of the global dimensions of engineering, commerce and communication Be professional in their outlook,
be capable of team working, be effective communicators, and be able to exercise responsibility and sound
management approaches. Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, including time management, which may be
as a team member or leader. Numeracy: apply mathematical and computational methods to communicate
parameters, model and optimize solutions. Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong
learning/CPD

Learning hours breakdown

DR

Lecture
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Seminar
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Required: 18 × 2 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Tutorial
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Project Supervision
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Demonstration
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Practical class
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

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Supervised practical class

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Fieldwork
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

External visit
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Work based learning

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

T
Online learning (scheduled sessions)
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Online learning (independent)

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Required: 0 × 0 hours
AF
Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Other activity
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Required: 2 × 1 hour Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Details of other activity

Examples class (exam revision)

DR

Placement
Unspecified

0 hours

Private study
Unspecified

112 hours

Details of private study and independent learning

Guided Independent Learning 112 hours

Assessment
Unspecified

0 hours

Total study hours for module

Unspecified

150 hours

Assessment

Reassessment model
Unspecified
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Individual

Assessment components Edited:

Title Type Length Weight Final Eligible for self-
chronological certification
Group Assignment including Centrally-timetabled 18% Unspecified No
Peer Assessment examination - Written -
Standard
Student preparation and
completion time (hours)
Description
Exam admin details
Preferred exam timing
15 mins reading time Unspecified
required

T
Specific timetable requests
Other modules on sectioned
paper AF
Answer books required
Sheets of graph paper 0
Additional materials
permitted
Calculator permitted No
Other special stationery
requirements
Reassessment component is the same
DR

Title Type Length Weight Final Eligible for self-

chronological certification
Group Written Report Written 4000 words 20% No No
report
Student preparation and
completion time (hours)
Description Group Written Report, including peer assessment (4000 words)
Reassessment component
Title Type Length Eligible for self-
certification
Assignment Other No
Description Assignment
Edited:
Title Type Length Weight Final Eligible for self-
chronological certification
Group Presentation including Centrally-timetabled 12% Unspecified No
Peer Assessment examination - Written -
Standard
Student preparation and
completion time (hours)
Description
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Exam admin details

Preferred exam timing
15 mins reading time Unspecified
required
Specific timetable requests
Other modules on sectioned
paper
Answer books required
Sheets of graph paper 0
Additional materials
permitted
Calculator permitted No
Other special stationery

T
requirements
Reassessment component is the same
Title Type Length Weight Final Eligible for self-
chronological certification
Group Design Exercise
Student preparation and
completion time (hours)
AF
Problem set 10% No No

Description Group design exercise assessed via a written report, including peer
assessment (2000 words)
Reassessment component
Title Type Length Eligible for self-
certification
DR

Assignment Other No
Description Assignment
Edited:
Title Type Length Weight Final Eligible for self-
chronological certification
3 hour examination Centrally-timetabled 180 70% Yes No
(Summer) examination - Written - minutes
Standard
Student preparation
and completion time
(hours)
Description
Exam admin details
Preferred exam timing Summer
15 mins reading time No
required
Specific timetable 17/18: ES4B7 Equations Booklet to be provided by department. 15/16: With ES4B79. Exam
requests increased to 3 hrs (MA1 rec'd). 13/14: Data book 5th OR 6th can be used for all 4th years.
Other modules on
sectioned paper
Answer books required Gold: 1
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Sheets of graph paper 2

Additional materials Engineering data book 8th Edition
permitted
Calculator permitted Yes
Other special
stationery
requirements
Reassessment component is the same
Title Type Length Weight Final Eligible for self-
chronological certification
Written Examination Centrally-timetabled 180 70% Yes No
examination - Written - minutes
Standard
Student preparation

T
and completion time
(hours)
Description Written Examination 3 hours
Exam admin details
Preferred exam timing
15 mins reading time
Summer
No
AF
required
Specific timetable 17/18: ES4B7 Equations Booklet to be provided by department.15/16: With ES4B79. Exam
requests increased to 3 hrs (MA1 rec'd).13/14: Data book 5th OR 6th can be used for all 4th years.
Other modules on
sectioned paper
Answer books required Gold: 1
DR

Sheets of graph paper 2

Additional materials Engineering data book 8th Edition
permitted
Calculator permitted Yes
Other special ES4B7 Equations booklet to be provided.
stationery requirements
Reassessment component is the same

Must the student pass all parts of the assessment to pass the module?
Unspecified

Yes

Methods for providing feedback on assessment

Feedback from both group reports.

Assessment learning outcomes

Group Written Group Design Written
Report (20%) Exercise (10%) Examination
(70%)
Be familiar with the design and operating parameters and
internal-combustion engine operating characteristics.
Interpret the requirements for and operating
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Group Written Group Design Written

Report (20%) Exercise (10%) Examination
(70%)
characteristics of HEV enabling technology and the
complexity of technology integration.
Critically analyse the diverse justifications for vehicle
hybridisation and electrification.

Group Written Group Design Written

Report (20%) Exercise (10%) Examination
(70%)
Be familiar with the design and operating parameters and X X X
internal-combustion engine operating characteristics.
Interpret the requirements for and operating X X X
characteristics of HEV enabling technology and the

T
complexity of technology integration.
Critically analyse the diverse justifications for vehicle X X
hybridisation and electrification.

Availability

Availability of module
AF
No availability information provided

Course Route Year of study Type of availability

UESA-H109 4 Optional
UESA-H110 4 Optional
UESA-H114 4 Optional
DR

UESA-H317 4 Optional
UESA-H336 4 Optional
UESA-H332 4 Optional
UESA-H332 5 Optional
UESA-H337 4 Core
UESA-H338 4 Core
UESA-H339 4 Optional
UESA-HH37 4 Optional
UESA-HH76 4 Optional
UESA-HH38 4 Optional
UESA-HH38 5 Optional
UESA-HH39 4 Optional

Pre-requisite modules
Unspecified

• All of

Has post-requisite modules?

Unspecified
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No

Any additional resource requirements

N/A

Basic module details

Month of introduction/change
September

Year of introduction/change
2020

Module title
Vehicle Propulsion

Module duration

T
10 weeks

Department for SITS

School of Engineering

Summary of changes or other notes for reviewers

AF
Changes were made in consultation with the School of Engineering and WMG.

Rationale for introduction, revision or discontinuation

Change of module leader together with a revision of the syllabus to reflect the increased importance of hybrid and
electric vehicle propulsion technology.

Affected departments
• School of Engineering
• Warwick Manufacturing Group

Module leader
DR

Husain Kanchwala (1875853)

Level
7

Level for SITS

4

Credit value
15

Module delivery
Face to face

Study locations
Location Primary
University of Warwick Main Campus, Coventry Yes

Module description
Introductory description
ES4B7-15 Vehicle Propulsion

Principal module aims

 ES4B7-15 as of 8th Apr 2020 at 16:45

At the end of this module students will be able to critically analyse a range of common propulsion technologies such
as ICE, electrification and hybrid solutions.

Learning outcomes

• Be familiar with the design and operating parameters and internal-combustion engine operating characteristics.
• Interpret the requirements for and operating characteristics of HEV enabling technology and the complexity of
technology integration.
• Critically analyse the diverse justifications for vehicle hybridisation and electrification.

Outline syllabus for publication

Propulsion choices. Motivation for using HEVs Preliminary concepts: Thermodynamic processes Engine power cycles
Ignition and valve timing Combustion fundamentals in SI and CI engines Actual fuel-air cycles: Otto, diesel and two-
stroke Mixture preparation: stoichiometric, rich and lean mixtures Combustion and exhaust formation Emission norms,
testing and control Engine force balance and performance characteristics Engine performance testing and
turbocharging Vehicle transmission Vehicle power and traction requirements calculation Engine sizing for HEV
application Hybrid vehicle architecture Electric Machines: Principles and Modelling Design of PM synchronous motors

T
Switched reluctance (stepper) and induction motors Control of permanent magnet, stepper and induction motors
Energy storage technologies: electrical and mechanical Battery modelling and characterisation Battery pack design,
management and control systems Fuel cells

Supplementary detail on syllabus and teaching strategies to inform the approval (not for publication)
AF
Seminars will incorporate teaching formerly delivered in lecture format combined with in- session activities.

Should this module have a reading list?

Yes

Talis Aspire link

N/A

Indicative reading list

Borgnakke, C. and Sonntag, R.E., 2019, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 10th edition, Wiley. Yunus C. and
Michael B., 2019, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 9th edition, McGraw Hill. Heywood, J.B., 2018,
Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals 2E, 2nd edition, McGraw Hill. Ganesan, V., 2013, Internal Combustion
DR

Engines, 4th edition, Tata McGraw Hill. Stone, R., 2012, Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines, 4th edition,
Macmillan. Mi C., Masrur MA., 2017, Hybrid electric vehicles: principles and applications with practical perspectives,
2nd edition, Wiley. J Miller, 2010, Propulsion Systems for Hybrid Vehicles, IET. A Emadi, 2014, Advanced Electric
Drive Vehicles, 1st edition, CRC Press.

Departmental web link

go.warwick.ac.uk/es4b7

Module delivery
Minimum student number
10

Maximum student number

999

Estimated student number

33

Teaching split
Department Percentage
Warwick Manufacturing Group 100%

Skills, competencies, and attributes

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Subject specific skills

Ability to be pragmatic, taking a systematic approach and the logical and practical steps necessary for, often complex,
concepts to become reality. Ability to develop economically viable and ethically sound sustainable solutions

Transferable skills
Appreciation of the global dimensions of engineering, commerce and communication Be professional in their outlook,
be capable of team working, be effective communicators, and be able to exercise responsibility and sound
management approaches. Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, including time management, which may be
as a team member or leader. Numeracy: apply mathematical and computational methods to communicate
parameters, model and optimize solutions. Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong
learning/CPD

Includes research element

No

Interdisciplinary
No

International

T
No

Learning hours breakdown AF

Lecture
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Seminar
Required: 18 × 2 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Tutorial
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Project Supervision
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours
DR

Demonstration
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Practical class
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Supervised practical class

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Fieldwork
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

External visit
Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Work based learning

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Online learning (scheduled sessions)

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Online learning (independent)

Required: 0 × 0 hours Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Other activity
Required: 2 × 1 hour Optional: 0 × 0 hours

Details of other activity

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Examples class (exam revision)

Placement
0 hours

Private study
112 hours

Details of private study and independent learning

Guided Independent Learning 112 hours

Assessment
0 hours

Total study hours for module

150 hours

Assessment

T
Reassessment model
Individual

Assessment components AF
Title Type Length Weight Final Eligible for self-
chronological certification
Group Written Report Written 4000 words 20% No No
report
Student preparation and
completion time (hours)
Description Group Written Report, including peer assessment (4000 words)
Reassessment component
Title Type Length Eligible for self-
DR

certification
Assignment Other No
Description Assignment
Title Type Length Weight Final Eligible for self-
chronological certification
Group Design Exercise Problem set 10% No No
Student preparation and
completion time (hours)
Description Group design exercise assessed via a written report, including peer
assessment (2000 words)
Reassessment component
Title Type Length Eligible for self-
certification
Assignment Other No
Description Assignment
Title Type Length Weight Final Eligible for self-
chronological certification
Written Examination Centrally-timetabled 180 70% Yes No
examination - Written - minutes
Standard
Student preparation
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and completion time

(hours)
Description Written Examination 3 hours
Exam admin details
Preferred exam timing Summer
15 mins reading time No
required
Specific timetable 17/18: ES4B7 Equations Booklet to be provided by department.15/16: With ES4B79. Exam
requests increased to 3 hrs (MA1 rec'd).13/14: Data book 5th OR 6th can be used for all 4th years.
Other modules on
sectioned paper
Answer books required Gold: 1
Sheets of graph paper 2
Additional materials Engineering data book 8th Edition
permitted

T
Calculator permitted Yes
Other special ES4B7 Equations booklet to be provided.
stationery requirements
Reassessment component is the same
AF
Must the student pass all parts of the assessment to pass the module?
Yes

Methods for providing feedback on assessment

Feedback from both group reports.

Assessment learning outcomes

Group Written Group Design Written
Report (20%) Exercise (10%) Examination
(70%)
DR

Be familiar with the design and operating parameters and X X X

internal-combustion engine operating characteristics.
Interpret the requirements for and operating X X X
characteristics of HEV enabling technology and the
complexity of technology integration.
Critically analyse the diverse justifications for vehicle X X
hybridisation and electrification.

Availability
Availability of module
Course Route Year of study Type of availability
UESA-H109 4 Optional
UESA-H110 4 Optional
UESA-H114 4 Optional
UESA-H317 4 Optional
UESA-H336 4 Optional
UESA-H332 4 Optional
UESA-H332 5 Optional
 ES4B7-15 as of 8th Apr 2020 at 16:45

Course Route Year of study Type of availability

UESA-H337 4 Core
UESA-H338 4 Core
UESA-H339 4 Optional
UESA-HH37 4 Optional
UESA-HH76 4 Optional
UESA-HH38 4 Optional
UESA-HH38 5 Optional
UESA-HH39 4 Optional

Has pre-requisite modules?

No

T
Has post-requisite modules?
No

Has anti-requisite modules?

No AF
Any additional resource requirements
N/A
DR