This module will develop the student knowledge of electrical and electronic applications attained in Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems 1.
This module advances the student understanding of current automotive electrical and electronic applications systems in support of the Programmes practical related modules
Communication networks: Local Interconnect Network (LIN), Controlled Area Network (CAN), CAN Flexible Data-Rate (CAN FD), FlexRay, Media Oriented Systems Transport Networks (MOST).
Sensors and Actuators: Common sensors – pressure, position, level, flow, temperature, gas composition, vibration / knock, acceleration, speed, rotation / position. Common actuators – Linear, Rotary, Hybrid type.
Passive safety systems: Occupant-protection & Pedestrian-protection systems; seatbelt, steering column, seatbelt pre-tensioners, airbags, roll-over protection, Impact sensors, vehicle body deformation, exterior body shape, pedestrian impact protection, E-call.
Electronic Control Units: ECU components, construction, ECU control system, inputs, outputs, open loop, closed loop.
Stop/start systems, Micro-hybrid advantages, reversible alternator, intelligent starter/generator, increased power & torque, reduced emissions and fuel consumption, power loading & shedding, inputs & outputs, battery sensor.
Automotive High Voltage batteries - Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion Batteries. Discuss automotive; low and high voltages ranges.
Communication networks
Communication networks: Local Interconnect Network (LIN), Controlled Area Network (CAN), CAN Flexible Data-Rate (CAN FD), FlexRay, Media Oriented Systems Transport Networks (MOST).
Sensors and Actuators
Sensors and Actuators: Common sensors – pressure, position, level, flow, temperature, gas composition, vibration / knock, acceleration, speed, rotation / position. Common actuators – Linear, Rotary, Hybrid type
Passive safety systems
Passive safety systems: Occupant-protection & Pedestrian-protection systems; seatbelt, steering column, seatbelt pre-tensioners, airbags, roll-over protection, Impact sensors, vehicle body deformation, exterior body shape, pedestrian impact protection, E-call.
Electronic Control Units
Electronic Control Units: ECU components, construction, EUC control system, inputs, outputs, open loop, closed loop
Stop/start systems and Micro-hybrid
Stop/start systems, Micro-hybrid advantages, reversible alternator, intelligent starter/generator, increased power & torque, reduced emissions and fuel consumption, power loading & shedding, inputs & outputs, battery sensor.
Automotive High Voltage batteries
Automotive High Voltage batteries - Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion Batteries. Discuss automotive; low and high voltages ranges.
A range of approaches will be utilised including lectures, tutorials, audio visual web-based aids, group discussions, presentations, case studies.
Revision assessments will be introduced throughout the module to reinforce learning.
The emphasis will consistently be related to current automotive technological applications.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 70 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |