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Electrical Solutions of Auxiliary Systems in Vehicles, 2.5 Higher education credits
Elektriska lösningar av stödsystem i fordon, 2,5 Högskolepoäng
Established: 2023-05-11
Established by: Department of Engineering Science
Applies from: V24
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student must be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- demonstrate knowledge of the electrical and traditional auxiliary systems that are found in electric vehicles.
- explain the pros and cons of traditional and electric auxiliary system solutions.
- explain how the system's boundary conditions affect the choice of the auxiliary system.
Competence and skills
- propose electrical alternatives to existing traditional solutions.
Judgement and approach
- evaluate the pros and cons of various technical solutions for auxiliary systems in electric vehicles.
- demonstrate the ability to argue for a selected technical solution regarding auxiliary systems.
- demonstrate the ability to evaluate a technical solution from a sustainability perspective.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree with a major in electrical engineering or equivalent. The first-cycle program shall include at least 3 credits in programming and 15 credits in mathematics. English 6.
You also need approved result from the following course/courses: MEM500-Modeling of Electric Machines and ELD500-Power Electronics and Electric Drive Systems or the equivalent.
The forms of assessment of student performance
Individual written assignment. Individual oral presentation.
Course contents
The course focuses on giving students knowledge about how electric auxiliary systems can replace traditional auxiliary systems in a vehicle. The course covers, among other things, the electrical solutions that are found in a vehicle today as well as which technical solutions could be replaced with an electric drive system. Through the examination forms, written assignment and oral presentation, the students also practice writing and presentation techniques.
Other regulations
Course grading: F/Fx/E/D/C/B/A - Insufficient, Insufficient- more work required before the credit can be awarded, Sufficient, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good, Excellent
Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.
General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.
If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.
Cycle
Second cycle
Progressive specialization
A1F - second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Main field of study
Electrical Engineering