ES2D3-15 Motor Vehicle Technology
Introductory description
ES2D3-15 Motor Vehicle Technology
Module aims
To provide an understanding of the core concepts of motor vehicle technology.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The module will introduce different vehicle classifications, including passenger vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles and motorcycles, and the associated structures. This will include an overview of the materials and subsequent manufacturing process utilised in vehicle structure, along with understanding the design process of components and structures.
Different propulsion units and drivetrains will be explored with special consideration for "Net Carbon Neutral" solutions mostly including, but not limited to, Pure Electric Vehicles. This includes the propulsion units, energy storage devices, power electronics and final drives, and associating these systems to the different vehicle classifications and layouts.
Vehicle chassis systems include braking and steering, which are currently largely electro-mechanical systems, will be assessed, along with an overview of design considerations and the associated regulations for each of the systems.
Vehicles conform to certain safety requirements, both through mandatory regulations and optionally through standards (such as NCAP). Driver, passenger and pedestrian safety will be explored along with system and sub-system functional safety.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate improved skills of research and information gathering (C4, M4)
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team (C16,M16)
- Evaluate modern motor vehicle life-cycles with the drive for Net Carbon Neutral solutions (C7,M7)
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of motor vehicle systems and subsystems, including chassis, propulsion, powertrain and safety (C1, M1, C4, M4, C5, M5)
- Evaluate modern vehicle regulations and legislation (C1,M1,C4,M4,C5,M5,C13,C13)
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of managing risks associated with electrical and/or electronic systems [ISO26262] (C8,M8)
Indicative reading list
"Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology Book 1 Sixth Edition"
Authors: Alma Hilier & Nelson Thornes
Publisher: Nelson Thornes; 2 edition (17 Mar 2012)
ISBN-10: 1408515180 ISBN-13: 978-1408515181
"Fundamentals of Motorsport Engineering",
Author: Josh Smith
Publisher: Nelson Thornes (26 April 2013)
ISBN-10: 1408518082 ISBN-13: 978-1408518083
Subject specific skills
Knowledge and understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering and the use of technical literature, other information sources including appropriate codes of practice and industry standards.
Transferable skills
Be professional in their outlook, be capable of team working, be effective communicators, and be able to exercise responsibility and sound management approaches.
Communicate (written and oral; to technical and non-technical audiences) and work with others
Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, including time management, which may be as a team member or leader
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 28 sessions of 1 hour (19%) |
| Seminars | 1 session of 2 hours (1%) |
| External visits | 5 sessions of 1 hour (3%) |
| Other activity | 2 hours (1%) |
| Private study | 113 hours (75%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
Self-study 113 hrs
Other activity description
2 x 1 hr revision class
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group D3
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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| Group Written Report (15 pages) | 40% | No | |
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Group Written Report, Including peer assessment |
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| Online Examination | 60% | No | |
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Online examination: No Answerbook required
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Feedback on assessment
Formative and summative feedback provided via marksheets for assessed coursework.
Cohort level exam feedback provided via examiner’s report for examination papers.
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 2 of UESA-H335 BEng Automotive Engineering
- Year 2 of UESA-H336 MEng Automotive Engineering
This module is Optional for:
- Year 2 of UESA-H315 BEng Mechanical Engineering
- Year 2 of UESA-H316 MEng Mechanical Engineering
- Year 2 of UESA-H605 Undergraduate Electrical and Electronic Engineering
This module is Option list A for:
- Year 2 of UESA-H63W BEng Electronic Engineering
- Year 2 of UESA-H113 BEng Engineering
- Year 2 of UESA-HN15 BEng Engineering Business Management
- Year 2 of UESA-HH75 BEng Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
- Year 2 of UESA-HH35 BEng Systems Engineering
- Year 2 of UESA-H112 BSc Engineering
- Year 2 of UESA-HN11 BSc Engineering and Business Studies
- Year 2 of UESA-H63X MEng Electronic Engineering
- Year 2 of UESA-H114 MEng Engineering
- Year 2 of UESA-HH76 MEng Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
- Year 2 of UESA-H316 MEng Mechanical Engineering
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UESA-HH31 MEng Systems Engineering
- Year 2 of HH31 Systems Engineering
- Year 2 of HH35 Systems Engineering
- Year 2 of UESA-H605 Undergraduate Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Year 2 of UESA-H606 Undergraduate Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng