Course detail

Design of Racing Pneumobile

FSI-0ZPAcad. year: 2014/2015

The course focuses on the development and modification of racing pneumobile. Students during the semester propose changes to the vehicle in order to achieve better handling and performance parameters than students in the last year. It contains design of machine elements, gears, pneumatics, electronics and control. The proposed solutions are discussed and compared in the team and validated by the teacher. Students will gain practical experience during solution of multidisciplinary project and they deepen the knowledge of machine design.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Ivan Křupka, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design (ÚK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

During the semester, students are introduced with pneumatic actuators and their control. They will gain experience in the design of chain and gears, CAD modeling, geometry of vehicle chassis. Students will gain experience of working in a team and especially they will get practical verification of the implementation of their proposals. Students will also gain experience with planning and time requirements of the design and implementation phase of the project.

Prerequisites

Knowledge in area of design fundamentals, and CAD systems (Inventor). Advantageous is knowledge of machine parts and mechanisms, FEM, pneumatic systems, electronics and PLC control.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through practical laboratory work.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Graded course-unit credit is awarded on the following conditions: the implementation of modifications of the vehicle, elaboration of technical report and submitting the application to the race. Individual evaluation of students will be according to completion of assigned partial tasks.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The primary objective of the course is the application of theoretical knowledge on the practical task during the implementation of a prototype of racing car based on a pneumatic actuator. The secondary objective is the active participation of two teams of students with modified vehicles at the international competition of pneumobiles in Hungary.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at laboratory practicals is obligatory and checked by the lecturer. Interest about the project is expected. Compensation of missed lessons in an alternative date is not possible. In case of more than two unexcused absences, the student will be excluded from further education.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

JAN, Zdeněk, Bronislav ŽDÁNSKÝ a Aleš VÉMOLA. Automobily. I. díl, Podvozek a převodná ústrojí. Brno: CERM, 2003, 266 s. ISBN 80-7204-262-9. (CS)
PARR, Andrew. Hydraulics and Pneumatics. Jordan Hill: Elsevier Science & Technology, 1999. ISBN 9780750644198. (dostupné online) (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BO1-P Bachelor's

    branch B-OBN , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective (voluntary)

  • Programme B3S-P Bachelor's

    branch B-STI , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective (voluntary)
    branch B-STI , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective (voluntary)

  • Programme M2I-P Master's

    branch M-KSI , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective (voluntary)
    branch M-KSI , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective (voluntary)

Type of course unit

 

labs and studios

52 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Daniel Koutný, Ph.D.
Ing. Matúš Ranuša, Ph.D.
Ing. Karol Sabo

Syllabus

In the laboratory will be carried out:
• Testing and modifications to the vehicle.
• Calculations of transmission and pneumatic system.
• Preparation of technical documentation.
• Production of prototype parts.
• Modification and testing of pneumatic stystem.
• Modifications to the suspension and steering.
• Modification of the transmission system.
• Modification of the pneumatic control system, PLC programming.
• Application of sensors and performance measurement.