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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


ME50223: Vehicle engineering

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 20%, EX 80%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: ME50223 Re-assessment Only (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information 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 operation of major vehicle sub-systems.
* Analyse aspects of vehicle and powertrain control.
* Understand the operation and performance of braking systems. Understand the principles of vehicle performance testing and calibration.

Skills:
Problem solving; numeracy; working independently.

Content:
Vehicle design; manufacturing processes; materials selection; transmissions; driveline; performance testing and calibration; braking systems including brake-by-wire, ABS, Traction control, stability control. Automotive control systems including engine management systems, on board diagnostics, controller area networks.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

ME50223 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • TEME-AFM05 : MSc Automotive Engineering (Full-time) - Year 1

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