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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