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 Academic Year:
| 2013/4 |
| Owning Department/School:
| Department of Mechanical Engineering (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office) |
| Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
| Period: |
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 provide an overview of the operation of competition engines and transmission systems in different motorsport disciplines and describe the processes and theory used to enhance their performance and reliability. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit the student should be able to: * Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the dynamic and thermal processes that occur during an internal combustion engine cycle with regard to the preparation, combustion and emission of the air/fuel mixture; * Understand the design requirements of competition engines and transmission systems for different motorsport disciplines; * Demonstrate an appreciation of test requirements and procedures with regard to competition engine and transmission system performance and durability; * Demonstrate a detailed appreciation of the design of contemporary competition engines and transmission systems. Skills: During the unit students should gain the following skills: Intellectual: * Rationalising engine and transmission design and modification within given constraints (T,A) * Interpreting regulations where they apply to engine and transmission design and modification (F) * Select appropriate power transmission devices (T,A) * Analyse data to optimise the transmission of power (T,A) Professional: * Producing and comparing performance data using appropriate engine and transmission testing equipment (T,A) * Evaluating engine and transmission performance against given criteria (T,A) * Work with driver and system specialists to optimise vehicle performance (T,F) Practical: * Working with a range of engine designs and modifications (F) * Have a working knowledge of the stripping and rebuilding of a range of transmission systems (T,F) Key: * Understanding the performance requirements of a competition engine and how they might be achieved (F,A) * Appreciate the role of the transmission system in a vehicle's overall performance (T,A). Content: This unit concentrates on: * The engine interface with the transmission and chassis as a component of the competition vehicle package * Petrol and diesel engine performance characteristics * Competition engine design criteria, to include technical regulations and end use * Engine component design and materials * Engine systems * Engine cylinder head/induction system design and development * Engine test and development procedures including dynamometer testing * Adaption of high performance road engines for motorsport applications * Competition transmission system design criteria, to include technical regulations and end use * Transmission system component design and materials * Transmission test and development procedures * Adaption of high performance road transmission systems for motorsport applications * Electronic engine and transmission system management * Lubrication systems. |
| Programme availability: |
LP20504 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
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