Introduction to Vehicle Systems
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MVKF15F, 7.5 högskolepoäng

Gäller från och med: Autumn 2013
Beslutad av: FN3/Per Tunestål
Datum för fastställande: 2013-03-22

Allmänna uppgifter

Avdelning: Energy Sciences
Kurstyp: Gemensam kurs, avancerad nivå och forskarnivå
Kursen ges även på avancerad nivå med kurskod: MVKF15
Undervisningsspråk: English, Swedish

Syfte

The objective of the course is to provide a thorough understanding of the processes that occur in road vehicles and the reason why they are designed as they are.

Mål

Kunskap och förståelse

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden

• • be able to give an overview of the functions of main components of a modern road vehicle
• • be able to provide an individual written explanation of the propulsion system in road vehicles and how these are influenced by various operating and design parameters at a detailed conceptual level
• • be able to perform analysis of the propulsion system and road vehicle efficiency
• • be able to describe the usefulness of road vehicles as well as their safety issues and impact on the environment

Färdighet och förmåga

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden

• • be able to use comparative factors to analyse, select and design propulsion systems (engine - transmission) and brake systems for a given simple vehicle application
• • be able to calculate vehicle efficiency based on the design of the vehicle and its components
• • be able to apply simplified models to analyse a vehicles chassis dynamics

Värderingsförmåga och förhållningssätt

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden

• • actively participate in discussions of relevant problems for the subject
• • be able to present written analysis of road vehicle performance

Kursinnehåll

The course mainly deals with road vehicles. First a general description of the most common road vehicles such as personal cars and trucks is given. Then the history of road vehicles is presented. Thereafter, a number of definitions regularly used to define road vehicles are explained. The connection between vehicle properties and the requirements from different users and applications are explained. The course also contains an overview of vehicle safety & safety issues and a deeper discussion on the impact on the environment. How to dimension brake and chassis/suspension is taught after which propulsion systems, e.g. engine, transmission and hybrid systems are dealt with in detail. Electrical vehicles will also be discussed. Finally an account is made on contemporary and future vehicles and alternative transport systems. The course contains lectures, seminars, exercises and laboratory exercises. Normally an industry representative will give an invited lecture.

Kurslitteratur

Happian-Smith, J.: An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design. 2004.
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Kursens undervisningsformer

Undervisningsformer: Föreläsningar, laborationer, övningar, projekt, studiebesök

Kursens examination

Examinationsformer: Skriftlig tentamen, skriftlig rapport, inlämningsuppgifter
Betygsskala: Underkänd, godkänd
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Antagningsuppgifter

Förutsatta förkunskaper: None

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