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Introduction
TYPES OF AUTOMOTIVE PROPULSION SYSTEMS
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MEA 313 Automotive Theory
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Introduction

Att./ Participation 5%

Mid-Term Grade Written Exam 25%

Quizzes Written Exam 10%

Assignments and Labs (Sheets and reports) 20%

Final-Term Grade Written Exam 40%

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Contents
No Course Content
1 Introduction: Types of Automotive propulsion systems
2 Estimate the engine map (Torque/Power)
3 Traction forces calculations for manual transmission
4 Rolling, air and gradient resistances
5 Vehicle acceleration and surplus effort
6 Dynamic factor calculations
7 Determine the reduction ratios of transmission
8 Traction forces calculations for Automatic transmission
9 Automatic transmission reduction ratios
10 Braking force calculations for Disc Brakes
11 Braking force calculations for Drum Brakes
Automotive braking forces distribution and stopping distance and
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time calculations.
13 Automotive basic handling characteristics
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Main Objective
Design or Evaluate
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Types of
Automotive
propulsion
systems

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Types of Automotive propulsion systems

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Types of
transmission
systems

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Automotive Theory
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Types of
engines
configuration

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Diesel VS. Petrol

engine

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Engine
work cycle

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Engine
map

A, B, C and D are four constants

for a specific engine and can be
determined from part load test
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Diesel VS. Petrol engine map

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Engine
map

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Accessory power
requirements

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Vehicle performance

Engine map

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MEA 313 Automotive Theory