Course detail

Automobile Electric and Electronic Systems

FEKT-CAEBAcad. year: 2013/2014

Review of automobile equipments. Electric power sources, alternators, starters. Ignition systems, electric light and signalization. Distributoriess electronic ignition. Safety systems. Navigation systems. Environment compatibility.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Written and oral examination verifies that the student is able to:

First Explain and justify the basic technical requirements for electrical equipment for motor vehicles and ECE regulations.

Second Clarify the role of species and sources of electrical energy in the vehicle.

3rd Explain the importance of the starting system and ignition in connection with environmental requirements for the operation of vehicles.

4th Stress the importance of electronic systems (ABS, ESP) for safety vehicles.

5th Analyze the impact of electrical and electronic equipment on the environment (noise suppression and methods).

Prerequisites

Are required:

- Basic knowledge of mathematics, theoretical physics and electrical engineering,

- Basic knowledge of function and design of the main types of electrical machines,

- Basic knowledge of internal combustion engines.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the course:

- Completion of laboratory exercises and tests - 40 points

- Written and oral exam: 60 points

Course curriculum

1 Automotive Electrical Systems
2 Electrical Systems
3 Batteries
4 Charging Systems
5 Starting Systems
6 Ignition Systems
7 Engine Management
8 Lighting
9 Auxiliaries
10 Chassis Electrical Systems
11 Comfort and Safety
12 Electric Vehicles
13 Development Trends in Electric Vehicles

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To acquaint students with a general review of automobile electrical machines and apparatuses and special parts(alternators, starters, batteries and ignition).

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

Laboratory is compulsory, missed hours can be replaced, after consultation with the teacher,
probably in the credit week.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

T. Denton: Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems
Electrical Motors. Mc Graw-Hill Book Company, 1986
Firemní literatura fy BOSCH
Koziej E.: Elektrotechnika samochodowa WNT Warszawa, 1991
Lumley J.L.: Engines an Introduction. Cambridge University Press, 1999
Moczala H.: Elektrische Kleinmotoren. Expert Verlag, Berlin, 1987
Veinott M.: Fractional and Subfractional Horse-power

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC Bc. Bachelor's

    branch BC-SEE , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Automobile Electric and Electronic Systems
Alternators
Batteries
Starter Motors
Ignition Systems
Electronic Ignition
Motormanagement
Electronics Safety Systems
Automobile Lighting
Board Instruments
HUD Systém
Navigation Systems
Influence of the Automotive Electric Equipment on Environment

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

General methods of motor vehicles el. equipment measurements.
Small rezistances and torques measurements. PC based automation measurement system.
Fractional horse power induction motor no-load. Looses distribution.
Speed dependent machanical looses of alternator.
Load characteristic of alternator.
Test
Motor starter characteristics.
Load characteristics of heating motor.
Ignition coil measurement.
Ignition distributor advance setting.
High speed motors characteristics measurements.
El. motors dynamic characteristics parameters measurements.
Test