The course this year extends the range and depth of the material covered in the first year. It introduces new topics and some previously treated topics are developed further and their application to vehicle technology is emphasised. A knowledge of the engineering science principle, as outlined below, is essential to a full understanding of modern motor vehicle technology in all its diversity. Professionals in the transport sector need to be able to draw on such knowledge in order to solve problems more effectively and to understand more readily future technological innovations. This module should run in parallel with Automotive Science 2 (MVSC2000).
1 Health & Safety Aspects
2 Determine the components of a force
3 Demonstrate the polygon and triangle of forces (Mechanics Set)
4 Verify conservation of Momentum:Non-Elastic Collision (Shaw 7)
5 Verify conservation of Momentum: Elastic Collision (Shaw 8)
6 Verify that α is proportional to applied torque; T = Iα (Inertia Bar)
7 Spring/mass: Hooke’s Law
8 Torsion in a rod: angle of twist
9 Young’s Modulus of Elasticity (Searle’s apparatus)
10 Potential v Kinetic energy using swinging ball (Shaw 4)
11 Friction experiments: basic experiment (Sanderson Apparatus)
12 Friction: clutch apparatus
13 Demonstrate the principle of the Screw Jack (Mech Efficiency)
14 Investigate the mechanical characteristics (machine ratios) of various devices and components (footpedals, bellcrank levers, lifting and transmission devices, et.)
15 Determining Gear Ratio: adapted gearbox (Celica) and/or final drive unit
16 Determining the efficiency of a gearbox and/or a final drive
17 Demonstrate the non-SHM of a piston in a cylinder
18 Investigate Static and Dynamic Balance of a wheel
19 Assess exhaust emissions from a test engine (Petrol & Diesel rigs)
20 Measure and/or determine fuel consumption, air consumption, AFR, Volumetric efficiency, brake power, indicated power, torque, friction losses using small test engine
Module
1. Explanation and discussion of theory.
2. Problem setting and solving sessions
3. Laboratory demonstrations
4. Supervised laboratory experiments
5. Assignment work and self-directed learning
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|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |