PROJECT TITLE:
DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF AN
ENGINE CONTROL UNIT
(ECU)
THE POLYTECHNIC,
IBADAN
DEPARTMENT OF MECHATRONICS
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
PROJECT TITLE:
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN ENGINE CONTROL
UNIT (ECU)
GROUP MEMBERS
ALEBIOSU QUYUM KAYODE – 20190702050024
ROTIMI AYOMIDE OLUWAFEMI – 2023212090016
OLANREWAJU MARIAM AYOMIDE –
2019232080019
ADENIYI OLUWAKOLADE VICTOR –
2019232080017
EMMANUEL MATTHEW KAYODE – 201570205016
SUPERVISOR’S
OLAW0YIN
NAME:
FERANMI
ENGR. OLAIYA
BABAL0LA –
OVERVIEW
• TITLE PAGE • LITERATURE REVIEW (HISTORY &
• PROJECT OVERVIEW TECHNOLOGY)
• BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY • RESEARCH DESIGN
• STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM • PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
• AIM AND OBJECTIVES • SYSTEM COMPONENTS
• SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS • CONSTRUCTION & TESTING
• CONTRIBUTION TO • PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED
KNOWLEDGE • SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATIONS &
• METHODOLOGY
CONCLUSION
BACKGROUND OF THE
STUDY
• Growth of automotive electronics → safer, more efficient
vehicles
• ECU = “Brain” of modern engines
• Categories: Powertrain, Safety, Comfort, Communication
STATEMENT OF THE
PROBLEM
• Traditional engines have limitations → failures &
accidents
• Need for automatic, reliable control system
• ECU prevents breakdowns & improves efficiency
FAULTY ENGINE PARTS OR ACCIDENT IMAGE
AIM AND
OBJECTIVES
Aim:
• To design and construct an ECU prototype
Objectives:
• Develop sensor-based controller
• Evaluate performance
• Test device functionality
• Document design & construction
steps
SCOPE AND
LIMITATIONS
Focus on ECU system (Microcontroller + Sensors)
Does not cover entire vehicle control
Limitation: requires regular maintenance for efficiency
CONTRIBUTION TO
KNOWLEDGE
• Improves safety & reduces
accidents
• Lowers fuel consumption &
emissions
• Provides hands-on skill for
engineering students
• Useful foundation for future
research
lab work photo or team
working picture
METHODOLOGY
• Literature Review (books,
journals, internet)
• System Design & Simulation
• Fabrication (circuit building,
soldering)
• Testing & Evaluation
LITERATURE
REVIEW
(HISTORY)
• 1939: BMW’s Kommandogerät (early
engine control)
• 1970s: Ford EEC system (microprocessor-
based)
• Modern ECUs: microcontrollers,
programmable, efficient
Car ECU Electrical Circuit Diagram
LITERATURE REVIEW
(TECHNOLOGY)
• ECU = collects sensor data,
processes it, controls
actuators
• Functions: ignition, fuelling,
valve timing
• Programmable ECUs
(MegaSquirt, Speeduino,
Rusefi)
Speeduino or Arduino board
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
• Sensors: TPS, MAP, IAT, Crank
angle, Coolant, Flex, Clutch
• Actuators: Injectors, Ignition
driver, Fuel pump
• Electronic components:
Diodes, MOSFETs, Capacitors, Flex Fuel Compositi MAP Sensors
Arduino Mega on Sensor
CONSTRUCTION
& TESTING
• Soldering and assembling
parts
• Interfacing sensors and
actuators
• Running tests under various
loads
• Results: Positive
performance, stable readings
PROBLEMS
ENCOUNTERED
Sensor failures
Faulty injectors/ignition coils
Circuit instability during early
tests
Difficulty sourcing
components
Summary,
Recommendations &
Conclusion
ECU successfully designed &
Recommendations:
tested
• Use high-quality
sensors & parts
Conclusion:
• Ensure compatibility
• ECU enhances engine
tests
safety, efficiency &
• Improve cooling/heat
reliability
dissipation
Thank You
For your attention
