Code: E211159 Sustainable mobility
Lecturer: prof. Michal Vojtíšek M.S., Ph.D. Weekly load: 3P+2C Completion: A, EX
Department: 12120 Credits: 5 Semester: W
Description:
Air pollution, criteria pollutants, atmospheric chemistry, health effects, greenhouse gases, climatic changes . Compression ignition engine emissions, exhaust aftertreatment technology, state of the art and reality. Spark igniton engine emisisons, exhaust aftertreatment technology, state of the art and reality. Alternative fuels for CI engines ? first generation and advanced biofuels, engine adaptation, dual-fuel combustion. Alternative fuels for SI engines ? alcohol fuels, gaseous fuels, engine adaptation, fuel storage. Periodic inspection and maintenance programs, real driving emissions programs, ecodriving. Fuel cells. Electric drives ? electric motors, power electronics. Battery technology, battery management and charging. Electricity and hydrogen production, conventional, renewable, emerging resources. Energy embedded in fuels, well-to-wheels analysis. Non-exhaust emissions, brake and tire wear particles. Energy and transport policy - societal and economic aspects of fuel production, external costs, energy efficiency and sustainability legislation. Non-motorized transport, land use planning, demand side management. Carbon and environmental footprint, choice of transport mode, multi-modal transport, transportation management. Vehicle production and disposal, recycling. Current and emerging issues in sustainable transport, environment and health
Contents:
? Air pollution, criteria pollutants, atmospheric chemistry, health effects, greenhouse gases, climatic changes
? Compression ignition engine emissions, exhaust aftertreatment technology, state of the art and reality
? Spark igniton engine emisisons, exhaust aftertreatment technology, state of the art and reality
? Alternative fuels for CI engines ? first generation and advanced biofuels, engine adaptation, dual-fuel combustion
? Alternative fuels for SI engines ? alcohol fuels, gaseous fuels, engine adaptation, fuel storage
? Periodic inspection and maintenance programs, real driving emissions programs, ecodriving
? Fuel cells
? Electric drives ? electric motors, power electronics
? Battery technology, battery management and charging
? Electricity and hydrogen production, conventional, renewable, emerging resources
? Energy embedded in fuels, well-to-wheels analysis
? Non-exhaust emissions, brake and tire wear particles
? Energy and transport policy - societal and economic aspects of fuel production, external costs, energy efficiency and sustainability legislation
? Non-motorized transport, land use planning, demand side management
? Carbon and environmental footprint, choice of transport mode, multi-modal transport, transportation management
? Vehicle production and disposal, recycling
? Current and emerging issues in sustainable transport, environment and health
Recommended literature:
There is no single textbook covering the entire subject. Study materials will consist of PDF of lecture slides and text, publicly available resources (European Commission, U.S. governmental agencies, reputable national laboratories), and scientific articles available through the university library.
Keywords:
Air pollution, emissons, alternative fuels, fuel cells, electric drives

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