Vehicle Powertrain Foundation Accessible to: Undergrads, Masters - PDF document

2013 Vehicle Powertrain Foundation Accessible to: Undergrads, Masters Students, and PhD Candidates On-campus and Distance Learning Degree Seeking and Non-Degree Seeking Certificates

The Vehicle Development Process Through Coursework Using State-of-the-Art Tools Vehicle Modeling Systems Validation (cRIO) (Simulink ) Powertrain Subsystems Vehicle Testing (VeriStand & INERTIA) (ADCS) Embedded Controls Powertrain HIL Testing (MotoHawk) (VeriStand & DynaCar) Advanced Modeling (Cruise & DynaCar) Foundational Courses Thermodynamics Energy Systems Combustion Dynamic Systems Controls Signal Processing NVH

Core Powertrain Courses Intro and Advanced IC Engines Introduction to Motor Drives Distributed Embedded Control Systems Power Electronics + Lab Power Systems Operation Power Systems Protection + Lab Vehicle Battery Cells and Systems Advanced Electric Machines Vehicle Integration Courses Vehicle Dynamics Powertrain Instrumentation and Test Intro Prop Systems for Hybrid Electric Vehicles + Lab Adv Prop Systems for Hybrid Electric Vehicles + Lab

Michigan Tech Short Courses Duration Hands-On Short Course Title (Days) Experimental Studies in Hybrid Electric Vehicles 2-5 Modeling and Synthesis of Hybrid Electric Vehicles 2-3 Ground Vehicle Dynamics 2-3 Battery Engineering for Hybrid Electric Vehicles 2-3 Electric Machines 2-3 Power Electronics 2-3 SI Engine Fundamentals 2-5 SI Engine Management Systems and Torque Control 2-4 Diesel Engine Fundamentals 2-3 Introduction to Diesel Engine Control, Emissions, and Aftertreatment 2-3 Advanced Powertrain Instrumentation 2-3 Embedded Control System Design 2-3 Model Based Control System Design 2-3 Optimization of Control Systems Using Matlab / Simulink 2-3 Nonlinear Control System Analysis and Design 2-3 Smart Microgrid Systems 2-3 Digital Signal Processing and Dynamic Measurements 3-4 Many Engineering Courses in Thermo, Heat Transfer, Fluids, Energy Systems, HVAC, etc. 1-5 Custom Courses Available Upon Request 1-5

Example Short Course Recent Short Course Set of HEV seminars were delivered during annual training week Delivered via Mobile lab with virtual guests 563 participants

Regional & National STEM Outreach Advanced Technology Vehicles, Microgrids, and Renewable Fuels & Energy

MISC EXTRA BACKUP Mobile STEM Outreach Community Colleges MI High Schools Bay de Noc DAPCEP Delta GRAPCEP Grand Rapids Cass Tech Macomb Gear Up Wayne Wayne Great Lakes Region TARDEC Chicago Collaborating to connect with Milwaukee inner-city youth Green Bay 3M - Minneapolis USA Science and Kohler, WI Engineering Festival April 28-29, 2012 Western UP Math Washington, D.C. and Science Fair Underrepresented Michigan Tech Rural and Local Youth Programs K-12 Schools 14

Classroom, Powertrain Testcells, & Multifunction Laboratory Benches Hybrid Vehicles Portable Chassis Dyno Interactive Microgrid Chevy Malibu BAS Saturn Education, Demonstration, & Hands-On Outreach Activities Research in Energy Surety Vue MultiMode Aid in the development of smart microgrids Support the transformation of US military installations in safe, reliable Chevy power generation Volt EREV Features PHEV & 5kW controllable load 80kW generator Configurable PV array & wind turbine HEV Wireless communication Interactive GUI MTU.EDU HEV Web Pages & Brochure

Outreach Example: What is a Hybrid Vehicle? Hands-On STEM Outreach Short Duration High Impact Experiences in Sustainable Transportation How it Works: Apply the Concepts: How it Works: How it Works: Apply the Concepts: Batteries Engines Electric Machines HEV Gaming - A virtual Design for Energy Surety garage and drive route with a controllable renewable microgrid TEST CELL 2 TEST CELL 1 Lecture & Configurable Apply the Concepts: Outreach Space flow Apply the Concepts: Apply the Concepts: Apply the Concepts: with a Configurable HEV HIL testing with a Real Powertrain Mobile Laboratory: A Unique Venue for Education, Outreach, and Research Toward Sustainable Transportation and Energy Surety MOBILE LAB PARTNERS:

Partnering with Government, Industry, & Nonprofit Organizations to Deliver Hands-On Education & Outreach Across the Nation Uses Audience Hands-on Education: Courses, Short Courses, College & Pre-College Students Seminars Engineers Outreach: schools, exhibits, conferences, Corporate Decision Makers community events Governmental Policy Makers Product & Technology Demonstrations Defense Personnel Research partnerships