Module Descriptors
ENERGY EFFICIENT MOTORSPORT
MECH60348
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Debi Roberts
Email: debi.roberts@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 0
Independent Study Hours: 150
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Hydrogen and other Alternative Fuels for Air and Ground Transportation, H W Pohl, 1995, ISBN 0-471-95336-9
Electric Vehicle Technology explained, J Larminie and J Lowry, 2003, ISBN 0-470-85163-5
Alternative Fuels ? Chemical Energy Resources, E M Goodger, 1980, ISBN 0-333-25813-4
Electric Vehicle Technology explained, J Larminie and J Lowry, 2003, ISBN 0-470-85163-5
Alternative Fuels ? Chemical Energy Resources, E M Goodger, 1980, ISBN 0-333-25813-4
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Resources
PC based software, HTML authoring software
Module Indicative Content
The module will introduce students to aspects of Motor sport design, and development of systems and techniques to be able to race competitively whilst minimising environmental impact. Knowledge and understanding will be gained in the use of website authoring software and reflect research into the following areas: -
- Use of advanced materials for minimisation of vehicle mass.
- Tyre technology and minimisation of rolling resistance.
- Feasibility of use of alternative fuel sources.
- Feasibility of use of alternative propulsion system concepts and compare these with conventional systems.
- Use of advanced materials for minimisation of vehicle mass.
- Tyre technology and minimisation of rolling resistance.
- Feasibility of use of alternative fuel sources.
- Feasibility of use of alternative propulsion system concepts and compare these with conventional systems.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Preparation of a website (10 pages minimum) weighted at 50%. An Assignment length 2500 words weighted at 50%.
Website development - weighting 50% assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3.
Assignment weighting 50% involving a 2500 word written Reflective Journal following an investigation into a statement with respect to Motor sport carbon neutrality assessing learning outcomes 2 and 3.
Website development - weighting 50% assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3.
Assignment weighting 50% involving a 2500 word written Reflective Journal following an investigation into a statement with respect to Motor sport carbon neutrality assessing learning outcomes 2 and 3.
Module Learning Strategies
Online contact via Blackboard VLE
Web based research 2 hours per week. Nominal 1 hour contact time with member of staff via email or personal tutorial
Web based research 2 hours per week. Nominal 1 hour contact time with member of staff via email or personal tutorial