Assignments 14, 80 minute
Total 19 hours
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This simulator will perform three tasks:
1. It will
provide a stand-alone simulator for students to use to explore the power
distribution systems in Electric and Hybrid vehicles.
2. It will
interface with and control the panel (like the Ecohouse)
3. It will
provide system diagrams and test points for advanced investigation and
troubleshooting, just like the hardware panel. |
EP5 is a computer-based instructional module that has
been designed to introduce students to hybrid and electric vehicle systems.
The module incorporates hardware and curriculum materials with a
sophisticated on-screen simulator.
The curriculum materials provided in the module are
divided into a series of onscreen, theory and practical-based assignments.
The theory-based assignments provide essential knowledge of hybrid and
electric vehicle systems. Some practical-based assignments direct students
to carry out tasks in the laboratory using the supplied hardware.
All assignments incorporate continuous assessment
through questions. When used in conjunction with a ClassAct networked
management system, this provides instant feedback of student performance.
The hardware is provided in the form of a
computer-linked panel trainer that simulates the operation of a Series
Parallel Hybrid System. Students can investigate system operation and view
the results of making changes to the system.
Mechanical and electrical power flows are displayed
using moving lights. Computer-inserted faults allow the student to perform
troubleshooting tasks on the panel trainer. Stored faults may be recalled by
pressing a button on an in-built scan tool. |
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Typical activities
include:
Identify the operation and components of
series hybrid systems
Identify the operation and components of
parallel hybrid systems, including the Honda
Insight
Identify the operation and components of
series/parallel hybrid systems, including
the Toyota Prius
Identify the function of a hybrid transaxle
(electronic continuous variable
transmission)
Identify the operation and components of
electric and plug-in vehicles
Identify the operation and construction of
electric traction motors
Recognize different storage devices and
technologies
Identify the function of an Atkinson cycle
engine and variable valve timing
Identify safety precautions, PPE, tools and
equipment
Investigate the operation of a series parallel
system
Use a Multimeter to investigate an hybrid
electrical circuit
Use an oscilloscope to investigate alternating
current waveforms
Troubleshoot faults in a series parallel
system
Understand towing and jump starting procedures
Understand procedures for safe working on high
voltage systems
Understand how to ensure that a hybrid vehicle
is ‘off’
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Curriculum material topics include:
Series, parallel and series parallel systems
Electric and plug-in vehicles
Brake systems
Electric motors
Storage devices
Hybrid engines
Cables, connectors, protection devices and
controllers
Power control modules
Safety
Routine maintenance and repair
The panel trainer
provides the
following features:
Mechanical and electrical power flow mimic
Dashboard with speed, RPM, ECO monitor and
temperature displays
Brake and accelerator pedals
Gear shift control and park push button
Ignition and power push buttons
Gradient switch
Controls to adjust external, internal, cabin
and coolant temperature
Terminals to make DC and AC circuit
measurements
Hybrid transaxle featuring a planetary gear
set
Scan tool to display diagnostic trouble codes
Manual or automatic fault insertion
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Competence-based
reporting
Each on-screen
assignment is designed around a list of performance objectives. These
include academic, technical, and occupational objectives.
The assignments are
written in such a way as to enable a student to attain the performance
objectives, with the
assessment questions
linked to these in order to provide a measure of true competency.
The performance
objectives are used by the ClassAct management system to generate a
comprehensive portfolio of student competency reports.
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A
"best in the nation" program requires best in the world training equipment from VAL-TEC.
