Department of Mechatronics Engineering

Lesson Plan

Department of Mechatronics Engineering

Name of the Name of the
Automotive Electronics Mr. R. Ohmsakthi vel
Subject handling Faculty
Subject
MT8801 Year / Sem IV/VIII
Code
Course Objective
• The intention and purpose of this course is to study the basics of electronics, emission controls and its
Importance in automobiles.
• To study the various sensors and actuators used in automobiles for improving fuel economy and
emission control.
• To study the various blocks of control units used for control of fuel, ignition and exhaust systems.
Course Outcome
C409.01 Know the importance of emission standards in automobiles.
C409.02 Understand the electronic fuel injection/ignition components and their function.
Choose and use sensors and equipment for measuring mechanical quantities, temperature
C409.03 and appropriate actuators.
C409.04 Diagnose electronic engine control systems problems with appropriate diagnostic tools.
C409.05 Analyses the chassis and vehicle safety system.

Sl. T / R* Periods Mode of Blooms

Unit Topic(s)
No. Book Required Teaching Level
1 1 Evolution of electronics in automobiles TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

2 1 Emission laws TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

Introduction to Euro I, Euro II and Euro III
3 1 TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2
standards
4 1 Introduction to Euro IV, Euro V standards TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

5 1 Equivalent Bharat Standards TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

6 1 Charging systems: Working and design of

TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2
charging circuit diagram
7 1 Alternators TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

8 1 Requirements of starting system TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

9 1 Starter motors and starter circuits. TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

10 2 Ignition systems: Ignition fundamentals TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

11 2 Electronic ignition system: Programmed
TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2
Ignition
12 2 Distribution less ignition and Direct ignition TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

13 2 Spark Plugs TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

14 2 Electronic fuel Control: Basics of combustion TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

15 2 Engine fuelling and exhaust emissions TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

16 2 Electronic control of carburetion TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

17 2 Petrol fuel injection TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

18 2 Diesel fuel injection TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

Working principle and characteristics of
19 3 TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2
Airflow rate
20 3 Engine crankshaft angular position sensors TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

21 3 Hall effect and Throttle angle sensors TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

22 3 Temperature sensors TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2
23 3 Exhaust gas oxygen sensors TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

24 3 Study of fuel injector TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

25 3 Exhaust gas recirculation actuators TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

26 3 Stepper motor actuator TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

27 3 Vacuum operated actuator TB1 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

28 4 K1, K2,
Control modes for fuel control RB4 1 PPT/ GB
K3
K1, K2,
29 4 Engine control subsystems RB4 1 PPT/ GB
K3
30 4 Ignition control methodologies RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

31 4 Different ECU’s used in the engine K1, K2,

RB4 1 PPT/ GB
management K3
Block diagram of the engine management
32 4 RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2
system
33 4 In vehicle networks RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2
K1, K2,
34 4 CAN standard RB4 1 PPT/ GB
K3
35 4 Format of CAN standard RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

36 4 Diagnostics systems in modern automobiles RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

37 5 Traction control system RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K4

38 5 Cruise control system RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K4

 39 5 Electronic control of automatic transmission RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

40 5 Antilock braking system RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K4

41 5 Electronic suspension system RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

42 5 Working of airbag systems RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

43 5 Role of MEMS in airbag systems RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

44 5 Centralized door locking system RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K4

45 5 Climate control of cars RB4 1 PPT/ GB K1, K2

TB – Text Book, RB – Reference Book, GB – Green Board
Assignment / Case Studies / Tutorials Planned if
Content Beyond the Syllabus Planned
any
1 Use of Machine learning and data Identify various sensors available in the Electronic
analytics for the automotive applications Engine Management System
Identify and survey on the function of cruise control in
2
automotive applications
ICT Tools / NPTEL Tools Planned Quiz / Mini Projects / Model Developed if any
1 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/107106088 Driver Position replay through VR and AI Processing
Reserve Announcement Through Voice In Cars For Fuel
2
Maintenance
Text Books
1 Ribbens, "Understanding Automotive Electronics", 8th Edition, Elsevier, Indian Reprint, 2013
Reference Books
Barry Hollembeak, “Automotive Electricity, Electronics & Computer Controls”, Delmar Publishers,
1
2001.
2 Richard K. Dupuy “Fuel System and Emission controls”, Check Chart Publication, 2000.
3 Ronald. K. Jurgon, “Automotive Electronics Handbook”, McGraw-Hill, 1999.
4 Tom Denton, “Automobile Electrical and Electronics Systems”, Edward Arnold Publishers, 2000.
Website / URL References
1 https://www.udemy.com/course/basics-of-automotive-electronics/
https://skill-lync.com/mechanical-engineering-courses/masters-certification-course-automotive-
2
biw-design-development
Revised Blooms Taxonomy Level
Level 1 ( K1 ) : Remembering Level 2 (K2) : Understanding
Level 3 (K3) : Applying Level 4 (K4) : Analyzing
Level 5 (K5) : Evaluating Level 6 (K6) : Creating
Name & Sign of Faculty In charge :Mr. R. Ohmsakthi vel
Name & Sign of Subject Expert :
Head of the Department : Dr. C. Ezhilarasan