Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
ME50223: Vehicle Engineering |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| CW 20%, EX 80% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | ME50223 Re-assessment Only (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: To provide knowledge relating to vehicle design and an understanding of the operation and performance of the important sub-systems. Learning Outcomes: After taking this unit the student should be able to: * Understand the vehicle design process. * Analyse the performance of transmission and driveline systems. * Understand the fluid power aspects of sub-system components. * Analyse aspects of vehicle and powertrain control. * Understand the operation and performance of braking systems. * Understand the principles of vehicle performance testing. Skills: Problem solving, numeracy, written communication (taught and assessed), working independently. Content: Vehicle design; manufacturing processes; materials selection; transmissions; driveline; servo-hydraulics; control; performance testing; braking systems. |