Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AS30316: Alternative energy in motorsport |
 Credits: |
6 |
| Level: |
Honours |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 1 at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment: |
CW100 |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Supplementary assessment information not currently available (this will be added shortly) |
| Requisites: |
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| Description: | Aims: The aims of this unit are to examine the current use of alternative energy in motorsport and the initiatives being undertaken within the motor industry and how they might relate to the subject. The future development work being undertaken by the industry and academia will also be considered. Alternative fuel sources will also be tested and analysed. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit students should be able to: * Analyse the impact of alternative fuels on a given formula of motorsport; * Evaluate the performance and economy gains inherent in Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems; * Systematically understand the technical requirements of using Bio-fuels and motorsport specific regulations; * Systematically understand the use and layout of hybrid propulsion units. Skills: During the unit students should gain the following skills: Intellectual: * Gathering, processing and analysing technical information (A) * Formulating outcomes based on research materials (A) Professional: * Advocating the use of technology in order to achieve an agreed goal (A) Practical: * Carrying out practical investigations of engineering systems (F) * Assessing the viability of technologies for specific uses (A) Key: * Writing reports (A) * Applying numerical techniques(A). Content: This unit includes: * Kinetic energy recovery systems; * Bio-fuels; * Hybrid propulsion units; * Liquid petroleum gas; * Political issues relating to topic; * Emissions. |