Course detail

Automobile Electric and Electronic Systems

FEKT-BPC-AEBAcad. year: 2025/2026

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

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

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.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course


Requirements for successful completion of the course:

- Completion of laboratory exercises and tests - 40 points

- Written and oral exam: 60 points
Laboratory is compulsory, missed hours can be replaced, after consultation with the teacher,
probably in the credit week.

Aims

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

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).

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

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
Tom Denton: Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford 2003
Veinott M.: Fractional and Subfractional Horse-power

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-AMT Bachelor's 0 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme BPC-AUD Bachelor's

    specialization AUDB-TECH , 0 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme BPC-ECT Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme BPC-IBE Bachelor's 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-MET Bachelor's 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-SEE Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme BPC-TLI Bachelor's 0 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BPC-NCP Bachelor's 0 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 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