Course Details

1. Analysis of fuel emissions, their causes and how they can be reduced. Explanation of the need fuel economy and emission reduction.
2. Detailed analysis of the effect of various control features on emissions and performance. Explanation of the catalytic converter efficiency and exhaust gas recirculation valves
3. Introduction to the principle of engine mapping and analysis of the parameters needed to write a base map and how to smooth it.
4. Analysis of the frequency and deviation of the fuel controller and detailed analysis of the function of the oxygen sensor. Explanation of open and closed loop systems and the conditions needed for each loop.
5. Detailed explanation of the function and characteristics of various sensors and actuators associated with fuel control strategy
6. Analysis of mechanical, transistorised and electronic ignition systems (Hall generator, induction type, pulse generator, semiconductor ignition, Knock control, distributor-less semiconductor ignition)

Introduction to the Vehicle electronic engine control

Emissions and Fuel economy

Engine Mapping

Effect of various control features on performance

Electronic control Strategy of Fuel System

Catalytic Converters and Oxygen sensor

Frequency and deviation of the fuel controller

Open and close loop control

Electronic control Strategy of Ignition System

Electronic, mechanical and transistorized ignition (Hall generator, induction type, pulse generator, semiconductor ignition, Knock control, distributor-less semiconductor ignition)

Open and closed loop control

Spark plugs

Various sensors and actuators

Fuel control sensors and actuators operation

Ignition timing control sensors and actuators operation

Laboratory Work:

Experiment 1: Transient and Steady State Emission Analysis Petrol engines

Experiment 2: Transient and Steady State Emission Analysis Diesel engines

Experiment 3: Lambda probe

Experiment 4: Engine Temperature Sensor

Experiment 5: Engine rpm and phase sensor

Experiment 6: knock sensor

Experiment 7: Throttle valve transducer and idle switch

Experiment 8: Injector

Experiment 9: Absolute pressure sensor

Experiment 10: Ignition in Otto Cycle engine (Electronic Ignition)

Experiment 11: Electronic Engine Operation (start and warming –up phase)

Experiment 12: Electronic Engine Operation (Acceleration, deceleration, cut-off and knock phase)

• Robert Bosch GmbH, “Automotive Electrics Automotive Electronics”, 5th edition, 2007
• William B. Ribbens ,”Understanding Automotive Electronics”, 6th Edition, Newnes, 2003

• Tom Denton, “Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems”, 3rd Edition, Society of Automotive Engineers, 2007.
• Jurgen Ronald, “ Automotive Electronics Handbook”, McGraw-
• Bauer Horst, “Automotive Electrics and Electronics”, Robert Bosch, 1999
• “Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems Manual”, Haynes, 1995

The course is taught in class with the aid of computer presentations. Details lecture notes and presentations as well as any other relevant supporting material (graphs, figures, etc.) are available through the lecturer’s website for the students to use in conjunction with the textbooks.