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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

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
ReportA1 Week 1 50.00%
ReportT1 Week 9 40.00%
PresentationT1 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.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterSeminar2 hours00101010101
Autumn SemesterLecture2 hours11111111111

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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