Module Descriptors
ADVANCED MOTORSPORT STUDIES
MECH60455
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Debi Roberts
Email: debi.roberts@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PREPARATION OF WEBSITE weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 25%
- CLASS TEST weighted at 25%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will give experience of applying Computational Fluid dynamics analysis skills required by an Automotive professional. The student will also develop an understanding of Aerodynamic applications within the automotive and sport field. Following on from that the student will be introduced 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 web authoring package
- 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 web authoring package
Module Learning Strategies
12 hours lectures
24 hours practical labs
Web based research 2 hours per week.
Nominal 1 hour contact time with member of staff via email or personal tutorial.
24 hours practical labs
Web based research 2 hours per week.
Nominal 1 hour contact time with member of staff via email or personal tutorial.
Module Texts
Katz J., Race Car Aerodynamics, 2nd Ed., Robert Bentley Publ. Cambridge, MA, 2006. (ISBN 0837601428)
Hucho W H. (editor), Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles, 4th edition, SAE International 1998 (ISBN 0-7680-0029-7)
McBeath S., Competition Car Aerodynamics, 3rd Ed., Veloce Publ., 2017. (ISBN 1787111024)
Ehsani M., Gao Y., Longo S., & Ebrahimi K., Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles, 3rd Ed., 2018 (ISBN 1138745855)
Santin J.J., Onder C.H., Bernard J., Isler D., Kolb F., Weidmann N., Guzzella L., The World’s Most Fuel Efficient Vehicle: Design and Development of Pac-car II, 2007 (ISBN 3728131342)
Husain I., Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals, 2nd Ed., 2010 (143981175X)
Hucho W H. (editor), Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles, 4th edition, SAE International 1998 (ISBN 0-7680-0029-7)
McBeath S., Competition Car Aerodynamics, 3rd Ed., Veloce Publ., 2017. (ISBN 1787111024)
Ehsani M., Gao Y., Longo S., & Ebrahimi K., Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles, 3rd Ed., 2018 (ISBN 1138745855)
Santin J.J., Onder C.H., Bernard J., Isler D., Kolb F., Weidmann N., Guzzella L., The World’s Most Fuel Efficient Vehicle: Design and Development of Pac-car II, 2007 (ISBN 3728131342)
Husain I., Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals, 2nd Ed., 2010 (143981175X)
Module Resources
CFD Software
FCET Labs
Online contact via Blackboard VLE
FCET Labs
Online contact via Blackboard VLE
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
ASSESSMENT DETAILS (v2)
100% in-course assessment to include:-
Preparation of a website (10 pages minimum) weighted at 50%. An assignment length 2,500 words weighted at 25% assessing learning outcomes 4 and 5.
Class test 2 hours, multiple choice weighted at 25% assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Preparation of a website (10 pages minimum) weighted at 50%. An assignment length 2,500 words weighted at 25% assessing learning outcomes 4 and 5.
Class test 2 hours, multiple choice weighted at 25% assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.