AM4015 Vehicle Control Systems Syllabus:
AM4015 Vehicle Control Systems Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES
To understand the basics of control system used in automobiles
To recognize the electronically controlled system used in driving mechanics.
To understand the working principle of driver modelling and power train control systems.
To identify the control system used in hybrid and electrical vehicles.
To illustrate the need of automated transport systems
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Components of chassis management system – role of various sensors and actuators pertaining to chassis system – construction – working principle of wheel speed sensor, steering position, tyre pressure, brake pressure, steering torque, fuel level, Engine and vehicle design data.
UNIT II DRIVELINE CONTROL SYSTEM
Speed control – cylinder cut – off technology, Gear shifting control – Traction / braking control, brake-by-wire – Adaptive cruise control, throttle by wire. Steering – power steering, collapsible and tiltable steering column – steer by wire.
UNIT III SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEM
Airbags, seat belt tightening system, collision warning systems, child Lock, anti lock braking systems, Vision enhancement, road recognition system, Anti theft technologies, smart card system, number plate coding, central locking system.
UNIT IV COMFORT SYSTEM
Active suspension systems, requirement and characteristics, different types, Vehicle Handling and Ride characteristics of road vehicle, pitch, yaw, bounce control, power windows, thermal management system, adaptive noise control.
UNIT V INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Traffic routing system – Automated highway systems – Lane warning system – Driver Information System, driver assistance systems – Data communication within the car, Driver conditioning warning – Route Guidance and Navigation Systems – vision enhancement system – In-Vehicle Computing –Vehicle Diagnostics system – Hybrid / Electric and Future Cars – Case studies
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Understand the basics of control system used in automobiles
Recognize the electronically controlled system used in driving mechanics.
Understand the working principle of driver modelling and power train control systems.
Identify the control system used in hybrid and electrical vehicles.
Illustrate the need of automated transport systems.
REFERENCES:
1. U. Kiencke, and L. Nielsen,Automotive Control Systems,SAE and Springer-Verlag, 2000.
2. Ljubo Vlacic, Michel Parent, Fumio Harashima, “Intelligent Vehicle Technologies”, Butterworth-Heinemann publications, Oxford, 2001.
3. Crouse, W.H. & Anglin, D.L., “Automotive Mechanics”, Intl. Student edition, 9th edition, TMH, New Delhi, 2002.
4. William B.Ribbens -Understanding Automotive Electronics, 5th edition, Butter worth Heinemann Woburn, 1998.
5. Bosch, “Automotive Handbook”, 6th edition, SAE, 2004.