B2401 - Powertrain Testing

Academic Year 2026/2027

  • Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
  • Campus: Forli
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Mechanical Engineering for Sustainability (cod. 6720)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the integrated course, the student understands the principles and methodologies for testing and analyzing sustainable powertrain systems, including test facilities, equipment, and data-driven modeling and control, and is able to design and evaluate thermal management solutions for traditional and innovative mobility systems based on thermal requirements and performance criteria. At the end of this module the student learns the basics of sustainable powertrain testing, including test facilities and testing equipment characteristics, test procedures, data analysis, modeling and control based on test data.

Course contents

sustainability in the industry

fundamental tools for testing

Experimental characterization of a battery pack

Teaching methods

classroom activities

laboratory activities

Assessment methods

Oral exam with questions on both classroom activities and laboratory activities.

Report of the laboratory activities

Teaching tools

Slides and manuals of the tools

Office hours

See the website of Giacomo Silvagni

SDGs

Affordable and clean energy Industry, innovation and infrastructure Climate Action

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.