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Automotive Fundamentals Overview – Evolution of Automotive Electronics,
Automobile Physical Configuration, Survey of Major Automotive Systems, The
Engine – Engine Block, Cylinder Head, Four Stroke Cycle, Engine Control,
Ignition System - Spark plug, High voltage circuit and distribution, Spark pulse
generation, Ignition Timing, Diesel Engine, Drive Train -
Transmission, Drive Shaft, Differential, Suspension, Brakes, Steering System
(Text 1: Chapter1),
Starter Battery –Operating principle: (Text 2: Pg. 407-410)
The Basics of Electronic Engine Control – Motivation for Electronic Engine
Control – Exhaust Emissions, Fuel Economy, Concept of an Electronic Engine
control system, Definition of General terms, Definition of Engine performance
terms, Engine mapping, Effect of Air/Fuel ratio, spark timing and EGR on
performance, Control Strategy, Electronic Fuel control system, Analysis of
intake manifold pressure, Electronic Ignition. (Text 1: Chapter 5)
Text Books:
1. William B. Ribbens, “Understanding Automotive Electronics”, 6th Edition,
Elsevier Publishing.
2. Robert Bosch Gmbh (Ed.) Bosch Automotive Electrics and Automotive
Electronics Systems and Components, Networking and Hybrid Drive, 5th
edition, John Wiley& Sons Inc., 2007.
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