Automotive Engineering-technologic Subjects
Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
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| Automotive Engineering-technologic Subjects | MMK541 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Şeref SOYLU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) To develop the ability to produce solutions to real world problems by using the basic principles of science.
2) To develop the ability to work, share and fulfill responsibilities with group members.
3) Be able to understand general structure and basic operating principles of conventional vehicles.
4) Be able to understand general structure and basic operating principles of hybrid and electric vehicles.
5) Be able to understand working and design principles of the vehicles’ basic components such as alternative power sources and powertrains, body, steering geometry and systems, suspension systems, brake system.
6) Be able to understand the vehicles’ energy efficiency improvement methodologies such as regenerative braking and exhaust gas energy harvesting (thermo-electric, turbo-compounding and bottoming cycle).
7) Be able understand pros and cons of both conventional and hybrid and electric vehicles in terms of cost, performance and environmental impacts.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 6 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 7 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Thermal Science Courses, Dynamics, Material Engineering
Course Contents
1. Analysis of power sources of conventional vehicles including; basic operating parameters, turbo-charging system, exhaust gas after-treatment system and emissions. 2. Analysis of basic architectural configuration of hybrid and electric vehicles including; power sources, motor/generator, power electronics components and control system. 3. General vehicle model and analysis of rolling, aerodynamics, acceleration and elevation resistances. 4. Examination of regenerative braking systems for kinetic energy recovery. Examination of turbo-compounding, thermo-electric, and bottoming-cycle systems for exhaust gas energy recovery. 5. Examination of performances, costs, energy consumptions and environmental impacts of both conventional and hybrid and electric vehicles under varying load and speed conditions. 6. Examination of powertrain and control mechanism of the vehicles. 7. Examination of body, chassis, brake system, steering well and geometry, suspension system and wheels.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
60% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required