Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AS20268: Powertrain technology - transmissions |
 Credits: |
5 |
| Level: |
Intermediate |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 2 at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment: |
CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites: |
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| 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. |