Transportation Power and Systems 3

Overview

Transport technology, engineering, design & policy. Review of fuel sources, energy and emissions for road transport focusing on hybrid and electric vehicles drivetrains. Comparative drive cycle analysis of energy and emissions. Overview of biofuels. Analysis of Air Standard Cycles. Dissection, measurement and reassembly of two automotive engines. Detailed analysis of the four-stroke cycle through the development of a spreadsheet model that includes predictions of cylinder inflow and outflow, heat release, heat loss, friction, connecting-rod forces and the calculation of engine performance data.

Learning Objectives

Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study

Analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles

Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed

Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex problems

Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems and minimise adverse impacts

Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team

Design solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards

Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems and minimise adverse impacts

Skills

Produce creative and realistic solutions to complex problems

Analyse data using appropriate techniques

Support previously identified areas by using appropriate IT resources

Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader

Assessment

None.