Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10766/2011 - 30/08/2011
6 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 28,0 T + 42,0 PL + 5,0 OT , Cód. 911229.
Lecturer
            - Pedro Manuel Granchinho de Matos  (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
          Not applicable.
Objectives
          - Develop dynamic models of mechanical charges, electrical machinery, electronic converter and power supply;
- Analyse the performance of industrial drives and electric traction vehicles;
- Design control systems for electrical machines.
Program
          1. The components of an electromechanical system;
2. Modelling of dynamic and stationary behaviour of mechanical systems;
3. The specific characteristics of electrical vehicles;
4. Applications of control systems in electromechanical drives;
5. Power systems for electrical traction;
6. Power chain in electrical vehicles and hybrid electrical vehicles;
Evaluation Methodology
          Written test in any of the examination seasons and a project and worth 100% of the overall mark. 
Bibliography
          - Dente, A.  e Palma, J. (2008). Accionamentos Electromecânicos de Velocidade variável. (Vol. 1). Portugal:  Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
- Gillespie, T. (1992). Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Society of Automotive Engineers. (Vol. 1). USA:  SAE International
- Husain , I. (2003). Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Design Fundamentals. (Vol. 1). USA:  CRC Press 
Teaching Method
          Lectures and analysis of theoretical-practical case studies 
Software used in class
          


















