Advanced Technology Automotive Systems (532H3)
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Advanced Technology Automotive Systems
Module 532H3
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The module gives an overview of the automotive systems, operating principles, performance analysis and design process, covering the following areas:
1. IC engines; HEV technology; FCV technology; and transmissions.
2. Vehicle dynamics, adhesion, cornering behaviour, roll and roll movement distribution, stability control.
3. Chassis; suspension; steering; brake and tyre performance.
4. Thermal management; body aerodynamics; NVH; electronics and control systems including telematics, crashworthiness and crash testing.
5. The selection of appropriate subsystems and components to meet performance objectives.
6. The use of various new technologies to improve engine behaviour, downsizing, power output and emissions.
The syllabus covers the following AHEP4 learning outcomes: M1, M2, M3, M4, M6, M7, M8, M12, M13, M14, M15, M16
Library
1. Automotive Handbook 7th Edition, Published by Robert Bosch GmbH, Distributed by SAE, ISBN 978-0-7680-1953-7
2. Automotive Engineering Fundamentals, Richard Stone and Jeffrey K. Ball, published by SAE, ISBN 0-7680-0987-1
3. Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Thomas Gillespie, Published by SAE, ISBN 1-56091-199-9
4. An introduction to Modern Vehicle Design, Edited by Julian Happian-Smith, Published by SAE, ISBN 0-7680-0596-5
5. Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, John B Heywood, Published by McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-07-100499-8
Module learning outcomes
Have a systematic understanding of concepts and principles of the power transmission process and its practical implications
Have a comprehensive understanding of the structure and dynamics of a modern vehicle and design the operation of major vehicle sub systems Have a comprehensive understanding of the structure and dynamics of a modern vehicle and design the operation of major vehicle sub systems
Specify vehicle performance and select design parameters for sustainable future transport
Build complex and advanced automotive systems and present them to audiences
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | A1 Week 1 | 50.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 9 | 40.00% |
| Presentation | T1 Week 11 | 10.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00101010101 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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