Powering the Future with Zero Emission and Human Powered Vehicles

Introduction

Erasmus LLP Intensive Programme

Definition Short term educational programme Duration: 10 days to 6 weeks Participation of teachers and students from Institutions coming from at least 3 different countries In this IP Duration: 10 working days 14 days in total (including days of arrival and departure 9 Educational Institutions 12 teachers, 39 students 1 Institution as guest 1 teacher, 2 students

Subject: the velomobile

3-wheeled, electrically assisted or not, recumbent vehicle

City vehicle Movement in bicycle roads

maximum allowable speed: 25 km/h maximum electric power: 250W Subject to special restriction rules

Racing

History of the IP
From a discussion in a belgian bar to a three year educational program

2011: Terrassa, Spain

The first attempt theoretical lectures Design, theory and simulations Construction and race

2012: Bradford, UK

2013: Antwerp, Belgium

Educational part

1st year program

Low drag vehicle design

Vehicle stability design

Rolling resistance Influence of the mass Body design Aerodynamics

CAD/CAM

Computer Aided Design

Steering system design Tyres Braking system design Longitudinal and lateral dynamics Suspension system design, Chassis design

Human power

Human power and ergonomics

1st year program

Mechanical drivetrains

Design of mechanical drivetrain Mechanics of driveline

Electric vehicle drivetrains/Power electronics

Overview of electrical drivetrains, Energy sources High efficiency electric motors for EVs Brushless DC motors, Direct torque control, Field oriented control Power Electronics for Electrical Vehicles

2nd year program

Engineering a Specification

Introduction to Solid Modelling Component searching and selection Cost analysis Material selection

Drivetrain Dynamics

Human power ergonomics Electrical drivetrain Mechanical drivetrain Simulation (software introduction practice)

2nd year program

Drivetrain Dynamics

Human power ergonomics Electrical drivetrain Mechanical drivetrain Simulation (software introduction practice)

Suspension and Steering Dynamics

Tyre properties Suspension system Cost analysis Steering systems

3rd year program

Construction

5 velomobiles constructed by the partner institutions 2 typical races

Lecturing

Theoretical description of basic systems of velomobiles Laboratory sessions

Evaluation of constructions

Judging

Evaluation of the constructed vehicles by partner institutions Judging booklet

Other activities

Velomobile constructor presentations Cultural activities

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Students

2 different cases

National student teams constructed velomobile (Competitors) National student teams created judging booklet (Judges)

All students have to work together towards the success of the IP Judges will have to assess the constructed velomobiles

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Students

Competitors

Present their velomobiles Help the judges to assess the velomobiles Participate in two races

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Students

Judges

Present their judging booklets Assess the velomobiles according to their booklets and the theoretical tips given during lectures Prepare a report after the IP with the results of their assessment Send the report to the IP organisers (by the end of May) 5 ECTS: Pre-IP and Post-IP project + IP

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Workplan of the IP

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Monday 15/4

Visit in KdG premises

Laboratories Class rooms Restaurant and leisure places

Student Presentations

Competitors present themselves and their vehicles Judges present themselves and their booklets

Global Village

Cultural event All national teams expose traditional tastes, drinks and music

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Tuesday 16/4

Theoretical lectures

Theoretical introduction and description of measurement procedures Subjects

Velomobile road load Velomobile suspension system Velomobile braking system

Politecnico di Torino Velomobile Team

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Wednesday 17/4

Velomobile Race 1

De Vlodrome

Guest Presentations

Wooden velomobile constructor Daily velomobile user Velomobile Company (Fietser.be Mobility Lab) Experience of Velox record-hpv (Technical University Delft)

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Thursday 18/4 Friday 19/4

Theoretical lectures

Subjects

Human Power and related machine design (P. Baldissera, POLITO) Human Power Velomobile electrical drivetrain Velomobile braking system

Laboratories

Human power measurement while bicycling (Gym) Measurements performed on the constructed velomobiles

Braking and suspension system Road load

Assessment

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Saturday 20/4 Sunday 21/4

Saturday

Event

Sunday

Day off

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Monday 22/4 Tuesday 23/4

Theoretical lectures

Subjects

Velomobile steering system Velomobile frame design

Laboratories

Measurements performed on the constructed velomobiles

Braking, suspension and steering system Road load

Assessment

Velomobile manufacturer presentation

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Wednesday 24/4 Thursday 25/4

Theoretical lectures

Subjects

Velomobile electrical drivetrain Velomobile mechanical drivetrain

Laboratories

Measurements performed on the constructed velomobiles

Mechanical drivetrain Velomobile frame

Assessment

Velomobile Race 2

Carting circuit

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Friday 26/4

Theoretical lectures

Subject

Quality management deployment

Velomobile evaluation by judges

Draft evaluation Informal election of the best velomobile

Evaluation of the Intensive Programme by students Farewell ceremony - Reception

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Racing Rules

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Velomobile Race 1

De Vlodrome
Rules

The number of km covered by each velomobile will be determined by the number of members of the smallest team. Each member of the team must drive the velomobile for 1km (3 laps). The drivers of each team will be selected by the team. The change of driver must be made in the respectively reserved places (pit stop). The winning team is the one that covers the overall distance in less time.

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Velomobile Race 2

Carting Circuit
Rules

The number of laps covered by each velomobile will be determined by the number of members of the smallest team. Each member of the team must drive the velomobile for 1 lap. The drivers of each team will be selected by the team. The change of driver must be made in the respectively reserved places (pit stop). The winning team is the one that covers the overall distance in less time.

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Student Grading

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Grading
Weighting factor JUDGES TEAM MEM. Judging presentation Vehicle presentation Attendance Peer assessment Assessment Total 20% 20% 30% 100% 30% 30% 20% 20% 30% 100% Conditions pass pass >90% pass pass 0-100 scaling 0-100 scaling 0-100 scaling 0-100 scaling

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Presence

Absences

None allowed Special cases examined

Attendance sheet

Must be signed by all present students Demanded by the Greek National Agency for Erasmus Programme for travel cost refund

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Practical Issues

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Practical issues

KdG Restaurant

Breakfast lunch - dinner

WiFi

Transportation

2 tickets of 10 trips each are given for all days More if needed on the tram/bus or the main offices

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Travel cost refund

Travel cost refund

Documents required

Ticket receipts (plane, bus, train, ferry) - originals Boarding passes (planes) If travelling buy car: 0.22 / km Taxis: only if no other means of transport exist + corresponding certification Presence sheets Depend on the quick transmission of travel documents to the coordinator (Theodoros Kosmanis)

Time of refund

90% of travel cost refunded

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Thank you for your interest and participation in the IP

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