Introduction to Automotive engineering - Performance

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Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

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The syllabus

Introduction

  • Introduction
  • Introduction To Vehicle Performance
  • Categorization of Performance

Accelaration and Top Speed Performance

  • Basic Physics of Acceleration
  • Concept Of Power
  • Drive System
  • IC Engine Fundamentals
  • Mechanism of Acceleration
  • Two Factors which Limit Acceleration
  • Tractive Force Relations
  • Limit Of Adhesion
  • Relation between Torque and Tractive force
  • Factors affecting Traction Limit
  • Torque and Power Generation - Definitions
  • Power Relations
  • Brake Power of Engine
  • Engine Characteristics
  • Spark Ignition vs Compression Ignition
  • Mean Effective Pressure
  • Need for a Transmission
  • Gear Ratio
  • Gear Addition Based on Traction limit curve
  • Marriage of Engine and Transmission
  • Types of Transmissions
  • Improving Acceleration performance
  • Forced Induction of Air in Engines
  • Air Fuel Ratio
  • Fuel Injection - Throttle Response
  • How to Increase Power of Engine - Summary
  • Top speed Performance
  • Tyre Limit and Aerodynamic Limits
  • Power to Weight Ratio
  • Peak Low rpm Torque vs High power
  • Weight Transfer affects
  • Affect of Type of Drive on Acceleration performance

Handling and Steering Performance

  • Introduction to Handling
  • Prime Factors which Affect Handling
  • Typical Suspension Setup
  • Tire Construction and Properties
  • Tire Section and Width
  • Forces Generated on Tire
  • Tire Lateral Slip angle
  • Understeer and Oversteer
  • Road Holding and Grip
  • Stiff vs Soft Suspension
  • Center of Gravity and weight Distribution
  • Wheel Alignment angles and their Implications
  • Steady State Handling Test
  • Double Lane Change test
  • Tuning for Handling
  • Steering Feel and Feedback
  • Steering On centre Performance
  • Improving Handling Performance- Summary
  • Steering Ratio
  • Turning Circle Diameter
  • Steering Returnability Performance

Braking Performance

  • Basic Physics of Braking
  • Working Principle of Braking system
  • Brake Force Generation
  • Relation between Braking Torque and Friction Force
  • Kinetic Energy and Braking Power
  • Work done By Braking system
  • Stopping distance Calculations
  • Slip Ratio and Performance
  • Ill Effects of Wheel Lock-up
  • Regulating braking force and ABS working principle
  • Anti Lock Braking system Working Block diagram
  • Weight Transfer during Braking
  • Relation of Braking and Handling Behavior
  • Total Braking Distance

Ride and NVH Performance

  • Introduction to Vibrations in Vehicles
  • What is Ride ?
  • Excitation Sources for Ride
  • Excitation sources for NVH
  • Sources and Paths of Vibration and Noise
  • Types of Noise
  • What Constitutes NVH performance?
  • Natural Frequency
  • Resonance
  • Damping, Types
  • Vibration Transmissability
  • Modes and Modal Alignment
  • Spring and Damper
  • Sensitive Touch points for NVH
  • Noise absorption Materials
  • Frequency Response test
  • Evaluating NVH Performance

Durability

  • Aspects of Durability
  • Mechanical properties of Materials
  • Temperature Resistance
  • Chemical resistance
  • Stiffness - Concept
  • Sections and Moment of Inertia
  • Bending Stiffness of Vehicle
  • Torsional Stiffness of Vehicle
  • Trade-off Stiffness vs Weight
  • Types of Loading on Vehicle
  • Wear and Tear of components
  • Considerations for Durability in Vehicle development

Fuel Efficiency

  • Flow of Energy in an IC engine vehicle
  • Energy Losses in IC engine
  • Types of Vehicle level Resistances
  • Contributions toward Losses
  • Specific Fuel Consumption
  • Drag Force
  • Thermal Efficiency and Factors affecting it
  • Tire Rolling resistance
  • Driving pattern and Environmental condition affects
  • Ways of Improving Fuel economy

Bonus Section

  • Bonus : More resources for learning Mechanical engineering and design

Instructors

Mr Mufaddal Rasheed

Mr Mufaddal Rasheed
Mechanical engineer
Freelancer

B.E /B.Tech

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