Introduction to EMC phenomenon, Sources and receptors of EMC, Practical examples, Mandatory Legal requirements and international standards, Vehicle manufacturers’ requirements and in house standards, Safety considerations. Basic field theory, harmonics, skin effect, coupling mechanisms, shielding techniques, cable screens, grounding, cable routing, filtering, transmission lines, screened and filtered connectors. Ground plane development – electrical noise; clean vs dirty feeds. EMI/RFI protection – EM transmission; prevention/protection.

100% Examination (2 hrs) – LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

2 hr lecture/laboratory/tutorial per week. Support and additional material will be available through blackboard. Students will also be required to undertake additional learning through independent study. This will include further reading of related literature, research using the internet, University library and work related information sources.

Rybah, T., Steffka, M. (2013) Automotive Electromagnetic Compatibility, Springer, ISBN-10: 1475780001

Williams, T. (2007) EMC for Product Designers, Newnes, ISBN-10 0750681705

Engineering Laboratories

Students must be enrolled on BEng(Hons) Electrical Automotive Engineering and Distribution Systems

1) Demonstrate a systematic understanding of EMC phenomenon and their causes.
(KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)

2) Analyse and critically evaluate real life EMC problems and identify causes.
(ANALYSIS)

3) Design vehicle wiring systems to prevent EMC problems.
(APPLICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING)

4) Reflect on the importance of design for EMC
(REFLECTION, TEAM WORKING)