MMÜ654 - VEHICLE CONTROL
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE CONTROL | MMÜ654 | Any Semester/Year | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | English | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer Team/Group Work Preparing and/or Presenting Reports Problem Solving Brain Storming Project Design/Management | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Departmental Faculty | |||||
| Course objective | Use advanced control theory tools to design vehicle dynamics controllers. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Part I. Introduction and Background: 1. Introduction 2. Automotive control system design process 3. Review of engine modeling 4. Review of vehicle dynamics 5. Human factors and driver modeling Part II. Powertrain Control Systems: 6. Air-to-fuel ratio control 7. Control of spark timing 8. Idle speed control 9. Transmission control 10. Control of hybrid vehicles 11. Modeling and control of fuel cells for vehicles Part III. Vehicle Control Systems: 12. Cruise and headway control 13. Antilock brake systems and traction control 14. Vehicle stability control 15. Four wheel steering 16. Active suspensions | |||||
| References | 1- Theory of Ground Vehicles, J. Y. Wong, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 2008. 2- Vehicle Dynamics Theory and Applications, R. N. Jazar, Springer, New York, 2008. 3- Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, T. Gillespie, SAE, Warrendale, 1992. 4- Automotive Control Systems, Kiencke, Nielsen, Springer, New York, 2005 5- Automotive Control Systems, Peng , Ulsoy, Çakmakçı, Cambridge, 2012 | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Vehicle Dynamics: review of concepts |
| Week 2 | Vehicle Dynamics: review of concepts (continued) |
| Week 3 | Driver Modeling |
| Week 4 | Ignition Control Systems |
| Week 5 | Idle SpeedControl Systems |
| Week 6 | Hybrid Vehicle Control Systems |
| Week 7 | Hybrid Vehicle Control Systems (cont) |
| Week 8 | Fuel Cell Vehicle Control Systems |
| Week 9 | ABS control systems |
| Week 10 | Traction control systems |
| Week 11 | Lateral Stability Control Systems |
| Week 12 | Four-wheel steering control systems |
| Week 13 | Active Suspension control systems |
| Week 14 | Class Presentations |
| Week 15 | |
| Week 16 | Final Examination |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 6 | 60 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 |
| Final exam | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 6 | 60 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 6 | 30 | 180 |
| Homework assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 33 | 45 | 256 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Obtain advanced level theoretical and applied knowledge by gaining expertise in different areas of Mechanical Engineering. | X | ||||
| 2. Have knowledge, skills and and competence to develop novel approaches in science and technology. | X | ||||
| 3. Use the tools of the basic and engineering sciences in the solution of complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 4. Contribute to the science and technology literature by publishing results of their academic work. | X | ||||
| 5. Carry out a comprehensive research study that results in a new scientific method or leads to a technological product/process, that brings innovation to science/technology, or is an application of a known methodology into a new field. | X | ||||
| 6. Are able to carry out an advanced level research work in his/her field independently. | X | ||||
| 7. Take the responsibility and develop new strategical approaches for solving unforeseen complicated problems in engineering. | X | ||||
| 8. Are able to show leadership when faced with problems related to mechanical engineering. | X | ||||
| 9. Are aware of the life-long learning philosophy and its opportunities in effective monitoring of current developments in Mechanical Engineering. | X | ||||
| 10. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral forms effectively; in Turkish or English. | X | ||||
| 11. Follows and interprets scientific literature and uses them efficiently for the solution of engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 12. Use the information and communication technologies at the advanced level as required by the area of specialization and work. | X | ||||
| 13. Are aware of his/her social responsibilities, evaluates scientific and technological developments with impartiality and ethical responsibility. | X | ||||
| 14. Uses the information which he/she absorbs from his/her field, the problem solving and practical skills in interdiciplinary studies. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest