Introduction to Vehicle Systems
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MVKF15F, 7.5 credits

Valid from: Autumn 2013
Decided by: FN3/Per Tunestål
Date of establishment: 2013-03-22

General Information

Division: Energy Sciences
Course type: Course given jointly for second and third cycle
The course is also given at second-cycle level with course code: MVKF15
Teaching languages: English, Swedish

Aim

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.

Goals

Knowledge and Understanding

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• • 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

Competences and Skills

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• • 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

Judgement and Approach

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

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

Course Contents

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.

Course Literature

Happian-Smith, J.: An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design. 2004.
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Instruction Details

Types of instruction: Lectures, laboratory exercises, exercises, project, study visit

Examination Details

Examination formats: Written exam, written report, written assignments
Grading scale: Failed, pass
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Admission Details

Assumed prior knowledge: None

Course Occasion Information

Contact and Other Information

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