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Automotive Science Lab 1

Module Description:

This module is complimentary to the module Automotive Science 2 (AMSC2000) and should run in parallel with it. It is designed to provide the learner with a practical learning environment in which they can experience the physical demonstrations and conduct the experiments listed in the Module Content outlined below. In general, the work programme followed in the laboratory relates to the engineering science programme presented in the parallel module Automotive Science 2 (AMSC2000) and is intended to reinforce it.

 

The aim of the module is to enrich the learning experience by providing the student with an opportunity to experience laboratory demonstrations and conduct supervised experiments that will enhance their knowledge of engineering science and deepen their understanding of its application in the transport and automotive sector. 

Module Code

AUSL 2000

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change
  1. Health and Safety Aspects
  2. Determine the Relative Density of a Liquid.
  3. Demonstrate and Verify the Concept of the Radian.
  4. Determine the Angular Velocity of a Rotating Wheel.
  5. Determine the Angular Acceleration/Deceleration of a Rotating Wheel.
  6. Measure the Bore, Stroke and Clearance Volume of an Engine.
  7. Verify Hooks Law in Torsion. (for Brass and Steel Rods)
  8. Demonstrate the inertia bar.
  9. Demonstrate Simple Harmonic Motion.
  10. Verify the Conservation of Momentum: Elastic Collision.
  11. Verify the Principle of Moments.
  12. Verify Conservation of Momentum: Non-Elastic Collision.
  13. Demonstrate the Principle of the Screw Jack.
  14. Investigate the Law of the Machine.
  15. Determine the gear/torque ratios, velocity ratios and efficiency of an adapted Gearbox.
  16. To Prove the Law of the Conservation of Energy (PE = KE).

This module will be delivered in one semester with a class/lab contact time of 4 hours per week or as a linked module over two semesters with a class contact time of 2 hours per week. Methods used:

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.

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100