Course code ETeh5007
Credit points 3
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures12
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes12
Independent study hours57
Date of course confirmation05.01.2015
Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics
Dr. sc. ing.
The aim of the course is to acquire knowledge about the structure, operation of electrical equipment of mobile equipment, used electricity sources, voltages, currents and control signals. The study course introduced the structure of electronic control units, components and functions to be performed, control algorithms are introduced. Improved knowledge of electronic circuit elements, microcontrollers, measuring transducers, actuators and electric motors in mobile technology. Electronic control systems for internal combustion engines, transmissions, PTOs, suspensions, brakes, traction and stability are also covered.
1. Knowledge - knows the construction and operation of mobile electrical equipment, the latest technical solutions. The acquired knowledge serves as a basis for further practical activities and research - test, independent work.
2. Skills - able to creatively use the knowledge of mobile technology in the evaluation of electrical equipment performance, perform experimental research, calculations and analysis. Can explain and substantiate the operating mode of mobile electrical equipment. Able to perform experimental methodology of electrical equipment tests, process and analyze the results obtained in experiments - test, independent work.
3. Competence - the Master's student is able to independently determine and analyze the causes of operation and refusal of mobile electrical equipment, justify decision-making decisions, use other areas and study courses to acquire knowledge - test, independent work.
1. Development tendencies of mobile electrical equipment (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
2. Electricity sources, voltages, currents and control signals (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
3. Electronic control units, structure, components and functions to be performed. Control algorithms. Input and output signals (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
4. Elements of electronic circuits. Passive electronic elements, semiconductors, analog and digital circuits (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
5. Application of microcontrollers in mobile technology, structure and programming (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
Test 1: Structure and operation of electronic control circuits.
6. Displacement, distance and acceleration transducers (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
7. Temperature, pressure and gas composition transducers (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
8. Air flow meters. Volume and mass measurement. Body in air flow (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
Test 2: Sensors and actuators of mobile equipment.
9. Actuators, electromagnetic relays, valves, induction coils. Electric motors in actuators and drive (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
10. Electronic Otto engine control systems (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
11. Electronic diesel engine control systems (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
12. Electronic transmission control. Automated gear shifting. PTO control. Torque control (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
Test 3: Internal combustion engine and transmission control.
13. Electronic suspension control. Height adjustment. Automatic suspension control (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
14. Electronic brake control. ABS and brake control system (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
15. Traction and stability control system. Wheel anti-skid system (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
Test 4: Suspension, brake and traction control.
16. Diagnostic options. Universal diagnostic plug (Lecture - 1h, Practical work - 1h).
Test with a mark.
Developed and defended practical works, completed and defended independent work, successfully written tests.
Freely chosen independent work topics, preferably in accordance with the topics of the master's thesis. At the end of the course, an independent work must be defended, in which the specific technology or electrical circuit of a mobile device has been studied. Volume of independent work 48h.
Quality of work performance. Understanding what has been done. Ability to logically substantiate processes and explain the causes of errors. Ability to discuss what has been learned.
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2. Kaķītis A., Galiņš A., Leščevics P. Sensori un mērīšanas sistēmas. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 395 lpp.
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1. Automotive Electrics Automotive Electronics. Plochingen: Robert Bosch GmbH, 2006. 503 p.
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