Course detail

Automotive Engineering

FSI-6AI-AAcad. year: 2022/2023

Basic explanation of the theory, construction and construction of cars and commercial vehicles including their drives. The course applies and develops knowledge gained during the course.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Automotive Engineering (ÚADI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Passing the subject student acquires basic knowledge in the field of automotive engineering. This knowledge is intended for future undergraduate students of the Automotive Engineering or Technology program who need knowledge of the components they produce.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, especially machine parts and mechanisms.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught in the form of lectures that have the character of explanation of basic principles. Teaching is complemented by laboratory exercises.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Classified credit is awarded on the basis of class participation and a final exam in elearning demonstrating the required knowledge.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim is to introduce students to the basic concepts of motor vehicles, their design, modeling, testing and production. Including modern trends.

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

Obligatory participation in lessons. The reasonably missed lessons can only be replaced by an individual agreement with the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

GSCHEIDLE, Rolf. Příručka pro automechanika. 3. Praha: Europa Sobotáles, 2015. ISBN 9783808521632.
CROLLA, A. Automotive Engineering: Powertrain, Chassis System and Vehicle Body. Oxford: Elsevier, 2009. ISBN 978-1-85617-577-7.

Recommended reading

GSCHEIDLE, Rolf. Příručka pro automechanika. 3. Praha: Europa Sobotáles, 2015. ISBN 9783808521632.
LIVESEY, Andrew. Practical motorsport engineering. 1. Abingdon, Oxon: Taylor & Francis., 2019. ISBN 978-0-8153-7569-2.
STONE, Richard. Introduction to internal combustion engines. 4th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, c2012. ISBN 978-0-230-57663-6.
CROLLA, David. Encyclopedia of automotive engineering. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom, 2015. ISBN 978-0-470-97402-5.
CROLLA, A. Automotive Engineering: Powertrain, Chassis System and Vehicle Body. Oxford: Elsevier, 2009. ISBN 978-1-85617-577-7.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-STI-A Bachelor's, 3. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CŽV Lifelong learning

    branch CZV , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Conceptual development of vehicles. Basic classification of motor vehicles.
2. Arrangement of drive of vehicles, types of bodies. Driving limits.
3. Resistance.
4. Axles, their design principles. Suspension and damping systems.
5. Brake systems. Control system. Tires.
6. Vehicle drive, engine, gearbox, axle, differential, cardan shafts.
7. Hybrid drives. Electric drives.
8. Internal combustion engines. Division, concept.
9. Basic components of internal combustion engine.
10. Development trends of internal combustion engines, turbocharging, emission reduction, alternative fuels.
11. Autonomous vehicles, control and mechatronic systems. Assistive systems.
12. Motorsport as a part of automotive engineering.
13. Test.

Laboratory exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.

Syllabus

01.-03. Practical demonstration of software used in the automotive industry, CATIA, CREO, GT-Power, ANSYS, Matlab, Labview
04.-06. Practical demonstration of internal combustion engines and the entire drive chain. Engine measurements on engine and cylinder dynamometer.
07.-09. Measurement of vehicle centre of gravity, geometry, shock absorber tests. Demonstration of driving tests.
10.-12. Motorsport, procedures used in the development of Formula Student.
13. Test