POWER AND PROPULSION
Topical Outline • Front wheel drive and rear wheel drive vehicle architectures −− Engine layout -Transverse vs. longitudinal −− Transmission layout - Transaxle vs. longitudinal −− Axle layout - Independent vs. beam −− Powerflow - typical power transmission arrangements • Part time, full time, and on demand all wheel drive systems −− Modes of operation −− Performance benefits −− Usage profiles −− Twin systems • Benefits of all-wheel drive as compared to two-wheel drive −− Performance −− Weight −− Packaging • Quantifying all-wheel drive traction and mobility benefits −− Vehicle dynamics −− Stability Acceleration • Auxiliary axle disconnect systems −− Function −− Design • Basic vehicle dynamics performance and the effect of AWD on performance −− Oversteer −− Understeer −− Neutralsteer
Fundamentals of Automotive All-Wheel Drive Systems 5 Hours | On Demand Course I.D.# PD730556 This on-demand course provides an introduction to the funda- mental concepts and evolution of passenger car and light truck 4x4/all-wheel drive (AWD) systems, including the nomenclature utilized to describe these systems. It covers basic power transfer unit and transfer case design parameters, component application to system function, the future of AWD systems, and emerging technologies that may enable future systems. Based on the popular classroom seminar, this eight-module course includes the instructor’s insights and industry experience, including answers to participant questions. To engage the learner and ensure that the objectives are met, interactions, knowledge checks, and summaries have been added. A downloadable course handbook is also included. While the course is approx- imately five hours in length, the estimated time to completion, including knowledge checks and the learning assessment is six hours. This on-demand course is the equivalent to the classroom seminar, Fundamentals of Automotive All-Wheel Drive Systems (ID# C0305) and satisfies a requirement in the Transmission/Drivetrain Certificate Program. This course is an excellent follow-up to the seminar, Familiarization of Drivetrain Components (ID# 98024) or on-demand course (ID# PD730555), which is designed for those who have limited experience with the total drivetrain. Learning Objectives By participating in this On Demand Course, you will be able to: • Identify front wheel drive and rear wheel drive vehicle architectures • Identify part time, full time, and on demand all-wheel drive systems • Explain the benefits of all-wheel drive over two-wheel drive • Quantify all-wheel drive traction and mobility benefits • Describe auxiliary axle disconnect systems • Explain basic vehicle dynamics performance and the effect of AWD on performance • Identify couplers vs. biasing devices and their basic function • Describe the differences between mechanical and electrical implementation in AWD systems • Describe basic control strategies and logic • Discuss advanced propulsion concepts and systems Who Should Attend This course is designed for engineers (working with passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs) who need to master AWD componentry, and the function and effect of those components. Engineers new to the 4WD/AWD field, as well as managers,
−− Traction Effects −− Stability Effects • Couplers vs. biasing devices −− Functions of couplers −− Functions of biasing devices
−− Types—mechanical, electrical, speed sensing, torque sensing • Mechanical vs. electrical implementation in AWD systems −− Active control −− Passive control • Effects of AWD driveline configuration on NVH and weight −− Consequences of axle ratio selection
−− Halfshaft and propshaft options • Basic control strategies and logic • Advanced propulsion concepts and systems −− Active differentials −− Independent wheel control −− Hybrid electric all-wheel drive
Instructor: Fee: $835
Joseph Palazzolo
.7 CEUs
URL:
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