Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

MEC 461
Lecture # 1
By
Prof.\ Walid A. H. Oraby

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

Course Title: Mechatronics and Automotive Systems
Code: MEC 461
Level: 4
Prerequisite: MEC 221

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

Chapter 0

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

 0.1 Course Description
This course is an introduction to
vehicle system and its
mechatronical controlled systems
which is one of the important
advances in the automotive field.
Underlying scientific principles
and their practical technology are
covered.

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

0.2 Course Objectives and Aims

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

• Introduce the main systems of motor vehicle and their interrelations.
• Understand the theory and operation of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE).
• ICE circuits components and operations.
• Methodology of engine control.
 0.3 Course Administration
• One lecture per week (Two units of academic time).
• One class per week (Two units of academic time).

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

• Weekly Assignment (Sheets).
• Quizzes on 5th and 11th weeks.
• Mid-term Exam on 8th week.
• Final Exam on 15th week.

Important Note
Absence of 25% of the taught hours is to subject student to fail course compilation.
 0.4 Course Outline (Layout)
Introduction to Vehicle Systems.
The 4-stroke cycle of an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
Fuel system petrol engines.
Ignition system.
Cooling system.

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

Lubrication system.
Diesel engine technology & Fuel system for diesel engines.
ICE performance characteristics
ICE Emissions and their limitation standards.
Engine Management System mechatronic control.
Practical Implementation of Engine Management Systems – L-Jetronic, Motronic, GDI
and CDI systems.
Sensors and ECU control algorithm for Engine Management Systems
0.5 Course Grade Distribution

Assessment Tool Marks

• Assignment 20
•

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

Quizzes 20
• Mid-term Exam 20
• Final Exam 40
• Total 100
 1. - Konrad Reif, “Gasoline
Suggested Engine Management Systems
Reference Design and Components,
Springer, 2015.
Books 2.- Konrad Reif (Editor),
“Automotive Mechatronics”,
Springer, 2015.Anthony
Esposito, Fluid Power with
Applications, Prentice Hall,
2003.

MEC 243 Introduction to Dynamic Systems

Introduction
Automotive Background

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

 Vehicle Function

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

Vehicle Category

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

 Passenger
Cars
MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems
 Company Range
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MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems
Main Vehicle Layout

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

Vehicle System Layout

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems
 Engine.

Power Train (Drive line).

Main Vehicle Suspension

Systems Steering.

Brakes.

Auxiliaries.
MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

Vehicle Drive Line
(Power Train)

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

Suspension & Steering Systems

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Braking System

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems

Auxiliaries

MEC 461 Mechatronics and Automotive Systems