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LP20268: Powertrain technology - transmissions

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Mechanical Engineering (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office)
Further information on credits Credits: 5
Further information on unit levels Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 2 at Wiltshire College
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
The aims of this unit are to:
* outline the technology required to enhance the performance and durability of a vehicle's transmission system;
* identify and evaluate the different designs of power transmission systems;
* explain the technology used in traction control devices both mechanical and electronic.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the unit the student should be able to:
* understand the design requirements of competition transmission systems for different motor sport disciplines;
* understand the performance limitations when modifying a production based transmission system for competition;
* have a detailed appreciation of the design of existing competition transmissions;
* explain the function and construction of power apportioning devices.

Skills:
During the unit students should gain the following skills:
Intellectual:
* select appropriate power transmission devices (T,A)
* analyse data to optimise the transmission of power (T,A)
Professional:
* work with driver and system specialists to optimise vehicle performance (T,F)
Practical:
* have a working knowledge of the stripping and rebuilding of a range of transmission systems (T,F)
Key:
* appreciate the role of the transmission system in a vehicle’s overall performance (T,A).

Content:
This unit concentrates on:
* high performance road transmission design criteria;
* competition transmission design criteria, to include technical regulations and end use;
* clutch design;
* gear selection design;
* electronic transmission management systems;
* materials technology in transmission design;
* the transmission interface with the engine and chassis as a component of the competition vehicle package;
* transmission test and development procedures including simulation packages;
* gear design;
* ratio selection;
* differential design;
* 4wd systems;
* front wheel drive systems;
* rear wheel drive systems;
* drive shaft design.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

LP20268 is Optional on the following programmes:

Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
  • UEME-WFF45 : FdSc Motorsport Engineering (Full-time at Wiltshire College) - Year 2

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.