AUTO-216: Chassis Dynamometer

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Automotive Technology
Department
Automotive Technology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Automotive
Course Number
216
Course Title
Chassis Dynamometer
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
AUTO-105, AUTO-120, and AUTO-131 or Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description

An advanced-level course in the purpose, construction and operation of the automotive chassis dynamometer. Demonstrates how to conduct vehicle tests of horsepower and torque, and covers setup of various sensor types and adaptation. Including how to correctly place and secure a vehicle on the dynamometer, how to instrument the vehicle, how to set up and run tests on the vehicle, how to log data, and how to interpret that data. Successful completion of this course will prepare the student for working in the field using dynamometers for OEM manufacturers and 3rd party R&D suppliers.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Basic Engine Operation Overview
  2. Terms
  3. Formulas- HP, Torque, Friction Loss, Vapor Pressure/ Atmospheric Pressure/ Temp, ect.
  4. Types of Dynamometers
  5. Safety Procedures
  6. Instrumentation of Engine/ Measurement Systems
  7. Computer Operation
  8. Operation of Dynamometer
  9. Test Procedures
  10. Data Analysis
  11. Data usage and Determining effects on Change.
  12. Emission testing and green state laws (FTP testing) Federal Test Procedures.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Analyze engine parameters which affect torque output.
  2. Demonstrate proper vehicle loading/unloading on dynamometer
  3. Rescale and manipulate basic raw data from dynamometer tests.
  4. Develop a test to measure basic signal conditioning.
  5. Compare multiple sources of data used to derive calibrations.
  6. Fit lines and curves to correct data.
  7. Correct data to standard scaling.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Measurable objectives will be evaluated by the instructor based on accuracy and proficiency and completion of assigned tasks.Homework, class participation, lab activities, quizzes and tests will be used as criteria to assign the student’s final earned grade for this class.

General Course Requirements and Recommendations

Students must take notes on demonstrations, carefully read and analyze assigned course materials and perform exercises to determine their competence in servicing modern automotive chassis dynamometer systems.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2020
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2020