The module is divided into two key areas. Developing on the knowledge gained from the level 4 module Vehicle Principles, Vehicle Technology will enhance your understanding of the vehicle and introduce you to new areas such as Crash Protection, Thermodynamics of combustion and Hydrogen combustion engines. The second part of the module will refresh your understanding of fluid dynamics and introduce you to the fundamental principles of vehicle aerodynamics. You will consider devices that can improve the aerodynamic performance of a vehicle, including aerofoils, wings, spoilers, and fairings.

A 1.5-hour examination weighted at 40% assessing learning outcomes 4. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes: C1, C2, C3, C5.

A 500 words lab report weighted at 10% assessing learning outcome 3. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes: C1, C2, C5, C6, C9, C11, C12, C13, C15, C16

A 3000 words coursework weighted at 50% assessing learning outcomes 1 and 2. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C12, C14, C17



Professional Body requirements mean that a minimum overall score of 40% is required to pass a module, with each element of assessment requiring a minimum mark of 30% unless otherwise stated.

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including:¿¿

Taught Lectures¿¿

Tutorial

Workshop Practical Task

Student-centred learning to include research and practical activities¿

1. Inspect and investigate engine operating cycles, components, and alternative power systems to compare critically the key performance indicators of different types of engine and powertrain systems. (AHEP 4: C1, C2, C4, C5)

Learning


2. Appraise the methodology and develop suitable simulations of ICE technology to enable range extension of electric vehicles for transitioning between ICE propulsion and Electric vehicles. (AHEP 4: C1, C2, C5, C6, C7, C12, C14, C17)

Knowledge and Understanding
Application,
Analysis
Reflection


3. Analyse, plan and execute set-up strategies from a set-up sheet and record the relevant data and set-up information into an appropriate format. (AHEP 4: C1, C2, C5, C6, C9, C11, C12, C13, C15, C16)

Analysis,
Application,
Communication


4. Appraise and investigate basic fluid flow theory using this to Analyse basic lift, drag and downforce definitions and calculations as applied to Automotive and Motorsport applications. (AHEP 4: C1, C2, C3, C5)

Application,
Learning
Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis

Abbott, I. H. and Von Doenhoff, A. E., (1960) Theory of Wing Sections Dover Publ.
Anderson, J. D., (2016) Fundamentals of Aerodynamics 6th Ed McGraw Hill
Barnard, R. H., (2010) Road Vehicle Aerodynamic Design: An Introduction 3rd Ed MechAero Publ.
Bell, A. G., (2012) Four-Stroke Performance Tuning 4th Ed. Haynes

Bertin, J. J., Cummings, R. M. and Venkata Reddy, P., (2013) Aerodynamics for Engineers, Pearson.Bell, A. G., (1999) Two-Stroke Performance Tuning 2nd Ed. Haynes

Blair, G. P., (1996) Design and Simulation of Two-Stroke Engines, SAE International
Blair, G. P., (1999) Design and Simulation of Four-Stroke Engines, SAE International

Crocker, M.J. and Arenas, J.P. (2021)¿Engineering Acoustics: Noise and Vibration Control. 1st edn. Newark: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.

Ferguson, C. R. and Kirkpatrick. A. T., (2015) Internal Combustion Engines: Applied Thermosciences 3rd Ed. Wiley-Blackwell
Heisler, H., (1998) Vehicle and Engine Technology, Butterworth-Heinemann 2nd Ed.
Hucho, W. H., (editor) (1998) Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles, 4th Edition SAE International
Katz, J., (2006) Race Car Aerodynamics: Design for Speed Robert Bentley Publ.
McBeath, S., (2017) Competition Car Aerodynamics A Practical Handbook 3nd Ed Veloce Publ.

Seward, D., (2014) Race Car Design Palgrave Macmillan
Smith, J., (2013) Smith’s Fundamentals of Motorsport Engineering OUP Oxford
Staniforth, A., (2006) Competition Car Suspension: A Practical Handbook 4th Ed. Haynes

Staniforth, A., (2002) Race and Rally Car Source Book 4th Ed. Haynes
Stone, R., (2012) Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines 4th Ed. Palgrave Macmillan

Standard classroom facilities

Computers with Realis Wave simulation software

Practical Lab facilities – Wind Tunnel

Computers with MS Excel

Automotive workshop facilities

The Vehicle Technology module will enhance your understanding of the vehicle and introduce you to new areas such as Crash Protection, Thermodynamics of combustion and Hydrogen combustion engines. The module will also refresh your understanding of fluid dynamics and introduce you to the fundamental principles of vehicle aerodynamics. You will consider devices that can improve the aerodynamic performance of a vehicle, including aerofoils, wings, spoilers, and fairings.