At the end of this course, the students; 1) Power machines used in the automotive 2) Internal combustion engines 3) Electrical Motors 4) Vehicle Aerodynamics 5) Transmission Systems 6) Automotive system design by student project groups. 7) Up to date automotive technologies 8) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 9) Environmental pollution of Vehicles
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
A basic knowledge about Thermodynamics and engines subjects is sufficient.
COURSE DEFINITION
Types of power machines, Power cycles of automotive machines, Internal combustion engines, Fuel systems, Geometry of vehicle and its aerodynamics, High automotive technologies, Fuels, Power transmission components, Steering and suspension systems, Beak systems
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1st Week Types of power machines
2nd Week
2nd Week Power cycles used in the automotive
3rd Week
3rd Week Power machines used in the automotive sectors
4th Week
4th Week Internal combustion engines
5th Week
5th Week Basic definitions in automotive engineering.
6th Week
6th Week Two and four strokes engines
7th Week
7th Week Fuel systems (Diesel, Otto , LPG, GDI, Natural gas)
8th Week
8th Week Vehicles and environmental pollutions.
9th Week
9th Week Alternative type of engines, Vehicle body and its aerodynamics
10th Week
10th Week High technologies in automotive engineering, Fuels (classical and alternative)
11th Week
11th Week Power transmission components, definition of velocity ratio and break requirements
12th Week
12th Week Power transmission components, definition of velocity ratio and break requirements
13th Week
13th Week Steering, suspension and break systems
14th Week
14th Week Steering ,suspension and break systems
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Theory of Ground Vehicles, J. Y. Wong, Wiley, 1993. 2. Performances of Motor Vehicles, Y.S. Ünlüsoy, METU, 2000. 3. Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, T.D. Gillespie, SAE, 1992.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Practice,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
3
5
Quiz
4
10
Attendance
1
5
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
10
,5
5
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
14
2
28
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
7
2
14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
5
2
10
Quiz
10
,5
5
Total Workload
136
Total Workload / 30
4,53
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
