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Module Title

MOTORSPORT ELECTRONICS

Module Code

5MV505

Date of Approval

March 2012

Module Level

Credit value

20

Total Number of
Learning Hours

200

Key Words
(10 words maximum)

Electronics, Engine Management, Data Acquisition, Applied,


Instrumentation, Motorsport, Electrical, Professional Development.

Module Delivery

Online/Distance

Mode (Please tick as


appropriate)
Module Description
(200 words max)

Pre-requisite:

Blended/Face to
face

None

Work-based learning

Electronics plays a vital part in modern motorsport, in everything from


engine management and transmission control to the data acquisition and
telemetry systems currently in use. Continuous advances in cost effective
electronic systems makes this a challenging and rewarding module with the
motorsport specific applications having many parallels with current
industrial instrumentation practices
The module is designed to help students understand and make valued
judgments concerning applied modern electronic control systems and
circuitry.

Module Learning
Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:


1. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of the
principles, functions and nomenclature of electrical and electronic
components and circuitry
2. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of electronic
engine and ancillary control systems
3. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, application and analysis of
Motorsport data acquisition.

Module Content

Understanding Electrical and Electronic Circuits


Appreciation of electronic and electrical nomenclature
Appreciate the use of electrical and electronic units.
Appreciation of electrical and electronic measurement and test procedures
Use of series and parallel circuit calculations
Kirchhoffs Circuit Laws
Appreciation of electronic circuit components

Electronic System Control


Ignition systems High Energy Inductive and Capacitor Discharge
Electronic Fuel Injection,
Electronic system control
Sensors and actuators
Hard-wired and networked integration
Power distribution modules
System specification and configuration
Data Acquisition Systems
System specification, installation and configuration
Sensor application
Instrumentation
Data storage and retrieval
Data analysis and interpretation
Module Learning
and Teaching
Methods

Learning & Teaching Methods (as defined in the QAA indicative list See
Guidance Notes):
The teaching and learning strategy will be based on lectures tutorials and
practical participation. Use will be made of engine management simulation
equipment and motorcycles for track testing to integrate the learning with
aspects of professional practice.
Lectures
24 hours
Group Tutorials and Practical activities
As well as Testing activities at racing tracks.
Support to be provided by academics and
technical staff
30 hours
Guided Independent Study
146 hours
Total
200 hours
Activity Type

Percentage

Category

Scheduled learning and


teaching activities

30%

Guided independent study

70%

Placement/study abroad

0%

Total
Module Assessment
Method

100%

Formative Assessment (0%):


Formative assessment in the form of short in class tests will take place
during lectures to evaluate students progress enabling formative feedback
to individual students on areas of weakness as well as strength.
Summative Assessment (100%):
CW1 (40%):
Learning Outcomes 1.
An in-class phase test covering electrical and electronic
principles and necessary calculations for engine
management programming.

CW2 (60%):

Reading list

Learning Outcomes 2 and 3 to be assessed.


A portfolio of engineering-standard reports to cover the
principles of engine management programming, knowledge
and understanding of data acquisition techniques and
analysis and evaluation of data. 2500 word equivalent

Bird John, (2007) Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 3rd Edition,
Oxford, Newnes.
Banish Greg (2007) Engine Management Advanced Tuning, North
Branch MN, Cartech
Bird John, (2007) Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 3rd Edition,
Oxford, Newnes.
Bosch Robert GmbH (Editor) (2007), Automotive Electrics and
Automotive Electronics, 5th Edition Chichester, Wiley
Bosch Robert GmbH (Editor) (2006), Gasoline Engine management, 3rd
Edition, Chichester, Wiley
Fey Buddy, (1993) Data Power: Using Racecar Data Acquisition,
Memphis. Towery Publishing
Hartman Jeff, (2003) How to Tune and Modify Engine Management
Systems, St Paul MN. Motorbooks
Hillier et al, (2006) Hilliers Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology
Book 2 Powertrain Electronics, 5th Edition, Cheltenham, Nelson
Thornes
Horowitz Paul, Hill Winfield (1989) The Art of Electronics, 2nd Edition,
Cambridge, Cambridge University Press
McBeath Simon, (2002) Competition Car Data Logging, Sparkford.
Haynes Publishing
Segers Jorge (2008) Analysis Techniques for Racecar Data Acquisition,
Warrendale. SAE International.
Strader Ben, (2004) Building and Tuning High-Performance Electronic
Fuel Injection, North Branch MN, Cartech
Templeman Graham, (2008) Competition Car Data Logging Manual,
Dorchester. Veloce Publishing Ltd
Tooley Mike, (2007) Electronic Circuits Fundamentals and
Application, Oxford, Newnes.
Walker Dave, (2001) Engine Management, Sparkford, Haynes

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