This module will introduce you to concepts including:



Combustion Chamber Design for IC Applications

Ignition Systems and ECU Design

Combustion, Fuels and Engine Lubrication

Automotive Fuels and Additives

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Engines and Powertrain Systems

Hydrogen Fuel Systems

Induction and Exhaust Dynamics

Engine Design Calculations

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)

Sound Quality

Electric Vehicles

Data Gathering

Data Analysis

Data and Telemetry

Connected Vehicles and Systems

Automation in Vehicles

A 2000 words assignment weighted at 50% assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Meeting AHEP 4: C1, C3, C4, C5, C12

A 2-hour computer-based examination weighted at 50% assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3. Meeting AHEP 4: C1, C2, C3, C7



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. ¿Discuss the parameters that can vary powertrain performance and emissions and use this to critically analyse conventional and alternative powertrain concepts. (AHEP4: C1)

Learning,
Knowledge & Understanding

2. Develop and model various linked engine-related mechanical automotive systems within an automotive or motorsport field. (AHEP4: C3, C12)

Analysis,

Problem Solving

3. Evaluate the impact of a vehicle's drivetrain system in an automotive or motorsport application and the strategies used to minimise the environmental impact.

(AHEP4: C2, C5, C7)

Analysis,

Problem Solving

4. Acquire data, and then validate against simulations. (AHEP4: C3, C4, C12)

Analysis,

Application

Bell, A. G., (1999) Two-Stroke Performance Tuning 2nd Ed. Haynes

Bell, A. G., (2012) Four-Stroke Performance Tuning 4th 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

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.

McBeath, S., (2008) Competition Car Data Logging: A Practical Handbook 2nd Ed. Haynes

Segers, J., (2014) Analysis Techniques for Racecar Data Acquisition 2nd Ed. SAE International

Seward, D., (2014) Race Car Design Palgrave Macmillan

Smith, J., (2013) Smiths Fundamentals of Motorsport Engineering OUP Oxford

Everest, A & Pohlmann, K (2009) Master Handbook of Acoustics 5th McGraw Hill


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

Computers with MS Excel

This module will enable you to work on a range of areas related to automotive and motorsport powertrains, data analysis and connectivity. These are key areas of understand for an automotive or motorsport professional and push the field of knowledge further.