Automotive Mechanical Engineering
AUTOMOTIVE LABORATORY
Instructors
Pedro Santos Silva
Contents
CP1. Workshop tools and equipments.
CP2. Internal combuistion engine (30%)
1 Main components
2 Engine overhaul
3 Measuring components
CP3. Manual transmission (20%)
1 Clutch
2 kinematic
3 Sincromesh
4 Manual transmission overhaul
CP4. Differential (10%)
1 Differential types (open and LSD)
2 Differential adjustment
CP5. Brake system (10%)
1 Main components
2 Adjustments
3 Brake efficiency
4 Brake fluid analysis
CP6. Steering system (10%)
1 Rack and pinion steering system
2 Others steerings systems
3 Power steering
4 Camber, Caster, toe-in and king pin
5 Wheel alignement
CP7. Turbochargers (10%)
1 With wastegate ou variable geometry
2 Disassemble and assemble
CP8. Suspension
1 Diferent types of suspension
2 Spring/sock absorver type
3 Suspension geometry
Learning Outcomes
Being approved in the curriculum unit students must get to know the different mechanical organs. Thus, students should be able to:
OB1-Reconize all workshop tools and equipments and their use. Know how to use micrometer, caliper and dial indicator
OB2-Understand the function and disassemble, measure and assemble an engine; analise all components and evaluate wear and play.
OB3-Identify gearboxes FR, FF and transaxle, understand how to engage speeds; disasemble and assemble the gearboxes
OB4-understand the functioning of the differential and how to fine tune. Amalise trough disassemble and assemble.
OB5 -Meet and understand the braking systems of disc and drum. Analise, remove and mount the componentes.
OB6-Understand the steering functioning and their components
OB7-Meet the engine compression systems. Distinguish them in the operation mode
OB8-Understand the suspension systems. Distinguish the different types
It is intended that students before being placed in the labor market are faced with situations of practical cases in which day-to-day business, appear with great frequency.
Know how to work in team; Learn how to lead and be led; be able to plan their operations; Learn how to use tools and equipment Officinal.
Learn to interpret a manual repair.
Use metrological equipment.
Acquire notions of safety and hygiene in the workplace