CO2 Reduction of Automotive Powertrains

In this course, the main technologies currently used and under development for reducing the environmental impact of vehicle propulsion systems, with particular reference to CO2 emissions, will be presented and discussed. The course is split into modules covering the following topics: optimization of the efficiency of conventional, electric and hybrid powertrain components (electric motor, thermal engine, inverter and battery); general design criteria and control strategies for hybrid powertrains (MHEV, FHEV, PHEV); use of alternative fuels with low carbon content and bio-fuels.

The course is for PhD students of Curriculum 2

MODULES:

1) INNOVATIVE COMBUSTION SYSTEMS (Prof. Bianchi)

1. RCCI/Dual Fuel combustion
2. GDCI combustion
3. Pre-chamber

2) INNOVATIVE THERMODYNAMIC CYCLES (Prof. Mattarelli)

1. Techniques for reducing the pumping losses
2. The Atkinson and Miller cycles
3. Two-Stroke opposed piston engines

3) ALTERNATIVE FUELS (Prof. Mattarelli)

1. Use of Hydrogen in Internal Combustion Engines
2. Overview on recent Hydrogen ICEs
3. Biodiesel, Ethanol, Methanol

4) INTRODUCTION TO HYBRID VEHICLES (Prof. Mattarelli)

1. Hystorical Background
2. Advantages and limits of hybrid powertrains
3. Classification and comparison among the different architectures
4. Review on the Formula 1 power-units

5) ELECTRIC MOTOR DESIGN (Prof. Barater)

1. Guidelines for the choice of the electric motor, pros and cons of different solutions.

6) BATTERY DESIGN (Prof. Immovilli)

1. Overview on energy storage systems
2. Criteria of the design of the battery pack
3. Monitoring and Safety: BMS and balance 

CALENDAR:

Module 1: 14/01/2025 14:30-17:30 in Room MO25 - P1.3

Module 2: 16/01/2025 14:30-17:30 in Room MO25 - P1.3

Module 3: 21/01/2025 14:30-17:30 in Room MO25 - P1.3

Module 4: 23/01/2025 14:30-17:30 in Room MO25 - P1.3

Module 5: 28/01/2025 14:30-17:30 in Room MO25 - P1.3

Module 6: 30/01/2025 14:30-17:30 in Room MO25 - P1.3