the sustainable vehicle engineering centre · 2017-11-21 · the sustainable vehicle engineering...

Where engineering and science come together to help the motor industry meet the sustainability challenges of the future

The Sustainable Vehicle Engineering Centre

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What is SVEC?

The Sustainable Vehicle Engineering Centre at Oxford Brookes University provides the automotive sector with a unique combination of engineering and scientific skills. We are at the forefront of developing new technologies to help the motor industry meet the sustainability challenges of the future. The Centre is responding to the low carbon future challenge and the initiatives spearheaded by both government and industry to meet those challenges.

SVEC is also host to the Electric Vehicle Group whose aim is to develop and test the next generation of technologies for electric vehicles.

“It is essential that current and future issues facing the global automotive industry are tackled now. Key to our work will be new designs for disassembly to allow increased recycling, and understanding the impacts of alternatively-powered vehicles on society.

”Professor Allan Hutchinson Head of the Sustainable Vehicle Engineering Centre

Our research is concerned with the

whole life-cycle of the motor vehicle

from raw materials to design, powertrain,

fuels, manufacture, disassembly, recycling

and the re-use of components and

materials. SVEC investigates the materials,

design issues and drivetrain concepts that

will allow the development of low mass,

low emission, economical vehicles that

satisfy functional and safety requirements,

whilst being amenable to disassembly and

recovery of materials at end-of-life.

Patron: Lord Montagu of Beaulieu

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What can SVEC do for you?

Oxford Brookes is BMW’s academic partner for the MINI E project.

We enable cross-disciplinary research

projects covering engineering, urban

planning and elements of public and user

perception through links with the Centres

of Excellence and other Schools.

“The World Auto Report provides detailed analysis of global automotive trends across 186 countries, supplying that elusive information, vital for forward planning.

”Max Pemberton Pemberton Associates

We provide:

Research

Testing

Consultancy

Reports

Market forecasting

Education

Workshops and conferences

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The principal topics that concern us are:

Forecasting, strategy and the

implications of legislation

Life-cycle analysis and end-of-life

Sustainable technologies

Electric vehicle introduction

and e-mobility research

Infrastructure, personal

mobility and transport

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The MINI E project is an example of

a cross-disciplinary research project

covering engineering, urban planning and

elements of public and user perception

through links with the Department of

Psychology and the Oxford Institute for

Sustainable Development.

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Research and Development

Research Associate, Ryan McCurdy, demonstrates new adhesive technologies for rapid disassembly.

SVEC current research projects include:

The MINI E in co-operation

with BMW, Scottish and

Southern Energy and SEEDA

to understand real world use

of an electric vehicle and the

qualitative user perceptions

The integration of electric

vehicles into society

Disbond-on-demand adhesives

for use in repair and end-of-life

Safe disposal of pyrotechnic

devices in automobiles

Hydrogen storage tanks

for vehicles

Life-cycle analysis of manufacturing

Life-cycle analysis of traction

batteries

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SVEC has expertise in:

Data acquisition and analysis

Materials testing and

characterisation

Joint modelling and testing

Disbonding adhesives

Life-cycle analysis

Automotive forecasting

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The POWER Project

SVEC is a partner in the POWER

Project which is a pan-European

research project, aiming to

understand and develop the

policies needed for the successful

introduction of electric vehicles.

Hydrogen storage tanks are one focus of research.

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The Electric Vehicle Group

The Electric Vehicle Group is hosted by

SVEC and offers expertise in the design

and testing of electric vehicle technologies.

The development of these technologies is

aimed at both future hybrid vehicles and

fully electric cars.

Their experience is showcased in the

Formula Student competition where both

hybrid and fully electric race cars have

been entered by students within the

department, and research into intelligent

electric vehicle drive systems.

Intelligent Transport Systems

This research group was launched in

2009 to focus on the development of

intelligent vehicle and traffic systems. The

aim of the Intelligent Transport Systems

project is to stimulate research on the

smart transport solutions of the future.

We have two main reasons for doing this

research:

To develop safer and more

environmentally sustainable

transport systems, and

To develop new technology

for autonomous vehicles.

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Current projects include:

Guidance and navigation

of an autonomous off-

road all-terrain vehicle

Intelligent motor control

for electric vehicles

Road scene understanding

Designing bicycle structures

with sustainable materials

Heterogeneous wireless

broadband access networks

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Formula Student electric race car Oxford Brookes bamboo bike Intelligent transport systems smart electric drive

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Events

As part of SVEC’s aim to disseminate information, foster debate and engage with all stakeholders in the automotive industry, the Centre organises and hosts relevant events.

Successful events held by SVEC include:

Workshops addressing

In April 2010, the future of

the automotive industry in

terms of business models,

consumer experience

and technology

In April 2009, the issue of

future fuels in transport

Whole Life Vehicle Conference

2009: a two-day conference

in November 2009

investigating the sustainability

of low carbon vehicles.

Speakers included

Prof. Brian Collins, Chief

Scientific Adviser for the

DfT, representatives from BP,

BMW and General Motors.

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Some comments from delegates on past

events include:

“…bringing together of many

different viewpoints and

ideas. Useful as a catalyst to

research and development…”

“…excellent and thought-provoking

presentations.”

SVEC will continue to hold events

of this type on topics related to the

sustainability of vehicles and transport

that are of interest to the automotive

community. Come and join us to see what

new insights you can bring back to your

organisation.

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Quentin Wilson was one of the guests at WLV ‘09.

Driving experiences have been a feature of SVEC events.

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Consultancy

The Sustainable Vehicle Engineering Centre (SVEC) can also provide specialist consultancy and testing across a wide range of fields including:

Powertrain design

Vehicle performance modelling

Finite element analysis

Fatigue and static loading

Recycling and end-of-life

Life-cycle analysis

Market forecasting

Advice on sustainability in the

automotive sector

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Do you have an engineering problem

that goes beyond the technology?

SVEC can call upon the expertise of

colleagues from across the university to

create a multi-disciplinary solution to your

problem.

Individual organisations can fund contract

work or sponsor a project directly,

thereby retaining the intellectual property

generated by the activity. Our academic

experts also act as retained industrial

consultants.

Professor Geoff Goddard oversaw a research programme with Oxonica that successfully characterised a range of nano technology additives for diesel fuels and determined optimum dosage rates for maximum performance.

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Professor Allan HutchinsonProfessor of Mechanical Engineering and Head of the Sustainable Vehicle Engineering Centre (SVEC)

End-of-life and recycling technologies for road vehiclesAdhesive, composite and sealant technologies for automotive, aerospace and constructionDurability of structural adhesive joints, materials joining technologies in automotive applicationsSurface treatments and coatings

Max PembertonPemberton Associates Automotive Advisor Chair of SVEC Advisory Board

Forecasting of the automotive industry including worldwide automotive production, vehicle parc characteristics and vehicle scrappageFreelance journalist and author of numerous articles and reports in the automotive industry sector

Dr Shaun SavageResearch Fellow in Sustainable Engineering

Life-cycle assessment of products and processesSustainable transport

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Dr Pat WinfieldSenior Research Fellow and Deputy Head of the Sustainable Vehicle Engineering Centre (SVEC)

End-of-life and recycling technologies for road vehiclesMaterials characterisationSurface treatment of materials to improve their adhesion properties and adhesion of print to polymer filmsSustainable use of materials

Jim CampbellSutherland Campbell International Automotive Advisor

Member of SVEC’s Advisory BoardLead on SVEC’s business strategy and developmentDevelopment of e-mobility and future business models

Dr Mark BurgessSenior Lecturer in Psychology

User expectations and perceptions of electric vehicles

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People profiles

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James LarminiePrincipal Lecturer, Director of Postgraduate Studies, Head of the EV Group

Fuel cell chemistry and technologyAuthor of best-selling books on fuel cell technology and electric vehicle technologyResponsible for hybrid and fully electric Formula Student carsRealistic simulation of vehicle performance and total well-to-wheel emissions

Professor Geoff GoddardProfessor in Motorsport Engineering Design and Head of the Advanced Vehicle Engineering Group, Formerly Director of Engines at TWR and Chief Designer at Cosworth

Internal combustion engine design (racing and commercial vehicle engines)Advanced vehicle designWork with Renault F1 Racing, GM

Professor John DurodolaHead of Mechanical Engineering and Head of the Stress and Materials, Analysis, Research and Testing Group (SMART)

Predictive modelling of the mechanical behaviour of materials for effective and efficient design of engineering components Multi-disciplinary research projects for power plant, automotive and aerospace industries

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Dr Stephen SamuelSenior Lecturer

Thermodynamics and advanced engine combustion systemsAnalysis of pollutants and particulates generated by combustionInternal combustion engine design

Dr James BalkwillPrincipal Lecturer and Deputy Head of Advanced Vehicle Engineering Group

Vehicle dynamics and Adam’s simulations covering all aspects of vehicle system and component designVehicle suspension development and optimisation using a 4-post rig

Dr James BroughtonPrincipal Lecturer and Head of Joining Technology Research Centre (JTRC)

Analysis of bonded and sealed joints in the Automotive and Aerospace industriesStructural bonded repair techniques for the Civil IndustryDurability of bonded timber connectionsCeramic to metallic joints for applications in the nuclear energy sector

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Our expertise when you need it

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Testing

Our specialist facilities include:

Four-post rig for vehicle

dynamics testing

Four engine test cells (including

emissions gas analysers

and in cylinder pressure

sensors allied to a high speed

data acquisition system)

Drop tube furnace for fuel analysis

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We also undertake numerical

analysis, structural analysis, strain

measurement, modelling and simulation

for industry.

Please contact us if you have a special

area of interest not mentioned here that

you believe we may be able to help with.

We can undertake work in areas such as:

Static and dynamic testing

of structures and joints

Conditioning and accelerated

ageing of components and joints

Surface and material

characterisation

Fuels and emissions analysis

Air quality assessments

Electric and hybrid

vehicle technology

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Knowledge Transfer

We enjoy a reputation for innovation, high quality education and research, and strong links to industry.

Staff in SVEC actively engage with

external organisations:

Office for Low Emission Vehicles

British Standards

SMMT (Electric Vehicle Group)

Local and regional government

including Oxford City and

County Councils and SEEDA

Technology Strategy Board

The Institute of Materials,

Minerals and Mining (Sustainable

Development Group)

We engage in specific research and

knowledge transfer mechanisms such as:

Industrial CASE projects

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

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Industrial reports

SVEC routinely publishes reports of interest to the automotive sector. Past examples include:

Global Waste Streams

World Auto Report

Global End-of-Life

Vehicle Legislation

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We will continue to publish pertinent future

reports. We can also compile private

reports suited to your requirements.

SVEC is working with Stannah

Stairlifts Ltd to improve the

sustainability of its products. This

project is due to a successful

application for funding through the

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

programme. Please contact us to see

how your business could benefit from

a similar type of project.

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Continuing Professional Development

Our aim is to provide a first class education service to the automotive sector. We look forward to discussing your training needs.

Do you have a specific training requirement?

We can provide tailored courses to suit

staff at all levels. There is future provision

for master’s-level and CPD training in:

Sustainable engineering

Whole life vehicle engineering

Life-cycle analysis

Vehicle dismantling

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We also offer BEng and MEng courses in

Automotive and Motorsport Engineering,

and MSc courses in Advanced Engine

Design, Motorsport Engineering,

Automotive Engineering and Racing

Engine Design. Sustainability increasingly

forms a key theme in all of our teaching.

Our aim is to provide a first class

education service to the automotive

sector. We look forward to discussing your

training needs.

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Research and consultancy activity in mechanical engineering at Oxford Brookes

Advanced Vehicle Engineering

The Advanced Vehicle Engineering

Group was established to provide

exciting solutions to clients in advanced

powertrain design and development,

chassis dynamics, combustion research,

and all complex research and testing

programmes. The staff bring World

Championship winning skills and

advanced production vehicle programme

experience to this area, and they

explore the boundaries of knowledge

to deliver world class solutions in any

area of advanced vehicle engineering or

motorsport.

Joining Technology

The Joining Technology Research Centre

is recognised as one of the leading UK

establishments for providing industry

with access to a unique combination

of engineering and scientific skills. The

multi-disciplinary team understands the

science of materials joining and provides

engineering solutions to improving the

performance of bonded and sealed

joints. The Centre offers a comprehensive

range of testing and consultancy services

for adhesive bonding, adhesion in

engineering and sealants used in building

construction.

Stress and Materials Analysis (SMART)

The SMART Group carries out research

and testing on materials and components

subjected to thermal, static and cyclic

loading. The Group’s extensive facilities

and experimental experience are utilised

to assist industry as part of the design

and development process. In addition,

the group’s analytical knowledge is also

sought by industry, particularly in the area

of Finite Element Analysis.

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Sustainability at Oxford BrookesOxford Brookes focuses on sustainability across a number of disciplines and business-facing services which include:

Oxford Institute for Sustainable Development

(OISD)

The Oxford Institute for Sustainable Development

is the largest academic research institute in

the UK dedicated to research on sustainable

development in the built environment. The

mission of OISD is to help create a sustainable

future by undertaking research on sustainability in

the built and natural environments. OISD provides

a range of consultancy services including

sustainable building design and the carbon

footprinting of buildings and cities.

Dr Rajat Gupta has created a computer programme to map the CO2 emissions of entire streets.

Environmental Information Exchange (EiE)

The EiE works with local authorities, national

government, partner groups and charitable

trusts to engage organisations on environmental

issues, supporting them to take actions that

reduce the impact their activities have on the

environment and improve the sustainability of

their organisation. EiE has already helped more

than 1,000 organisations across the South of

England to improve their carbon efficiency and

reduce their costs.

Oxford Brookes University has a long-

standing reputation for being at the forefront

of sustainability in the Higher Education sector

and is proud to have reached third place in

People and Planet’s 2009 Green League.

We have become the first university to be

audited for the Gold Phase of the Ecocampus

Environmental Management Scheme, secured

£250,000 in Salix funding for carbon reduction

projects, entered into a contract with the

Oxford Bus Company who operate what they

believe is the most environmentally-friendly bus

fleet anywhere in Britain to run the Brookes

Bus service, adopted campus-specific travel

plans after in-depth consultation with staff and

students, and have been short-listed for two

Green Gown awards.

Oxford Brookes has a strong background

in leading the way in sustainability among

universities. Since adopting our first

environmental policy in 1997, we became

the world’s first Fairtrade university in 2003,

undertook a pilot with the Carbon Trust in

2003/04 which was subsequently offered

sector-wide, and we continue to lead the way in

sustainable travel planning.

Advisory Board

The SVEC Advisory Board was created to

ensure that the challenges of the rapidly

expanding global automotive industry are

reflected in the decisions made by SVEC

as to the future direction of research and

collaboration with the industry, particularly

where End-of-life, Life-cycle analysis and

Whole Life Global Automotive Waste

streams are concerned. We have been

fortunate in attracting a high level of

participation from leaders in their field

from across the industry.

Current members include representatives

from:

Arup

BP

Infineon

ph impetus

Royal College of Art

Vehicle Certification Authority

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Left to right: David Gorvett, ph impetus; Dale Harrow, Royal College of Art; Paul Markwick, Vehicle Certification Agency; Helen Finch, Infineon; Max Pemberton, Pemberton Associates; Allan Hutchinson, Oxford Brookes University; Dick Stimpson, Arup and Halo IPT; Rosie Albinson, BP; Jim Campbell, Sutherland Campbell; Pat Winfield, Oxford Brookes University; David Hartley, Oxford Brookes University.


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