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Powering the Future with ZeroEmission and Human Powered

Vehicles

Introduction


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Erasmus LLP Intensive Programme

Definition

Short term educational programme

Duration: 10 days to 6 weeks

Participation of teachers and students from Institutions comingfrom at least 3 different countries

In this IP

Duration: 10 working days 14 days in total (including days ofarrival and departure

9 Educational Institutions 12 teachers, 39 students

1 Institution as guest 1 teacher, 2 students


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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

Racing

Subject to special restriction rules


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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

2012: Bradford, UK

Design, theory and simulations

2013: Antwerp, Belgium

Construction and race


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Educational part


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1st year program

Low drag vehicle design

Rolling resistance

Influence of the mass

Body design Aerodynamics

CAD/CAM

Computer Aided Design

Human power Human power and

ergonomics

Vehicle stability design

Steering system design

Tyres

Braking system design Longitudinal and lateral

dynamics

Suspension system design,Chassis design


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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


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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)


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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


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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 thetheoretical 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 measurementprocedures

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


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


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


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


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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Weighting factorConditions

JUDGES TEAM MEM.

Judging presentation 30% pass0-100

scaling

Vehicle presentation 30% pass0-100

scaling

Attendance 20% 20% >90%

Peer assessment 20% 20% pass0-100

scaling

Assessment 30% 30% pass

0-100

scalingTotal 100% 100%

Grading


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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 + correspondingcertification

Presence sheets

Time of refund

Depend on the quick transmission of travel documents to thecoordinator (Theodoros Kosmanis)

90% of travel cost refunded


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Thank you for your interest andparticipation in the IP