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Module Title MOTORSPORT ELECTRONICS

Module Code 5MV505 Pre-requisite: None

Date of Approval March 2012

Module Level 5

Credit value 20

Total Number ofLearning Hours

200

Key Words(10 words maximum)

Electronics, Engine Management, Data Acquisition, Applied,Instrumentation, Motorsport, Electrical, Professional Development.

Module Delivery Online/Distance Blended/Face toface

Work-based learning

Mode (Please tick asappropriate) √

Module Description(200 words max)

Electronics plays a vital part in modern motorsport, in everything fromengine management and transmission control to the data acquisition andtelemetry systems currently in use. Continuous advances in cost effective

electronic systems makes this a challenging and rewarding module with themotorsport specific applications having many parallels with currentindustrial instrumentation practices

The module is designed to help students understand and make valued judgments concerning applied modern electronic control systems andcircuitry.

Module LearningOutcomes

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

1. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of theprinciples, functions and nomenclature of electrical and electronic

components and circuitry2. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of electronic

engine and ancillary control systems3. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, application and analysis of

Motorsport data acquisition.

Module Content Understanding Electrical and Electronic CircuitsAppreciation of electronic and electrical nomenclatureAppreciate the use of electrical and electronic units.Appreciation of electrical and electronic measurement and test proceduresUse of series and parallel circuit calculationsKirchhoff’s Circuit LawsAppreciation of electronic circuit components



Electronic System ControlIgnition systems – High Energy Inductive and Capacitor DischargeElectronic Fuel Injection,Electronic system control

Sensors and actuatorsHard-wired and networked integrationPower distribution modulesSystem specification and configuration

Data Acquisition SystemsSystem specification, installation and configurationSensor applicationInstrumentationData storage and retrievalData analysis and interpretation

Module Learningand TeachingMethods

Learning & Teaching Methods (as defined in the QAA indicative list – SeeGuidance Notes):

The teaching and learning strategy will be based on lectures tutorials andpractical participation. Use will be made of engine management simulationequipment and motorcycles for track testing to integrate the learning withaspects of professional practice.

Lectures 24 hoursGroup Tutorials and Practical activitiesAs well as Testing activities at racing tracks.

Support to be provided by academics andtechnical staff 30 hoursGuided Independent Study 146 hoursTotal 200 hours

Activity Type Percentage Category

Scheduled learning andteaching activities

30% 1

Guided independent study 70% 2

Placement/study abroad 0% 3Total 100%

Module AssessmentMethod

Formative Assessment (0%):Formative assessment in the form of short in class tests will take placeduring lectures to evaluate students’ progress enabling formative feedbackto 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 enginemanagement programming.



CW2 (60%): Learning Outcomes 2 and 3 to be assessed.A portfolio of engineering-standard reports to cover theprinciples of engine management programming, knowledgeand understanding of data acquisition techniques and

analysis and evaluation of data. 2500 word equivalent

Reading list • Bird John, (2007) Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 3 rd Edition, Oxford, Newnes.

• Banish Greg (2007) Engine Management Advanced Tuning, NorthBranch MN, Cartech

• Bird John, (2007) Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 3 rd Edition, Oxford, Newnes.

• Bosch Robert GmbH (Editor) (2007), Automotive Electrics andAutomotive Electronics, 5th Edition Chichester, Wiley

• Bosch Robert GmbH (Editor) (2006), Gasoline Engine management, 3 rd

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) Hillier’s Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology– Book 2 Powertrain Electronics, 5 th Edition, Cheltenham, NelsonThornes

• Horowitz Paul, Hill Winfield (1989) The Art of Electronics, 2 nd 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 ElectronicFuel Injection , North Branch MN, Cartech

• Templeman Graham, (2008) Competition Car Data Logging Manual ,Dorchester. Veloce Publishing Ltd

• Tooley Mike, (2007) Electronic Circuits – Fundamentals andApplication , Oxford, Newnes.

• Walker Dave, (2001) Engine Management , Sparkford, Haynes

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