3 ECTS credits
90 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4023617FNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
This course aims to apply aerodynamic to vehiches. The course includes:
- The aerodynamic force: derivation; lift; Kutta-Joukowsk
- Application to car aerodynamics: pressure drag, effect of ground distance, effect of wheels, drag due to cooling, lift.
- Application of wings to cars: wing profiles on front and aft of the car; influence of car bottom; spoilers; stability.
For additional information, the slides, scientific papers, and course notes can be accessed via Canvas.
The aim of this course is to provide theoretical knowledge as well as practical know-how in the field of vehicle aerodynamics. At the end of this course the student should be able to determine the aero-dynamical forces acting on the vehicle structure; he/she should also be able to interpret the results and to provide suggestions to e.g. solve a aerodynamics problem (of moderate complexity).
Can correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper.
Can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience.
Can collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team.
Can work in an industrial environment with attention to safety, quality assurance, communication and reporting.
Can develop, plan, execute and manage engineering projects at the level of a starting professional.
Can think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information.
Having a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society.
Having a critical attitude towards one's own results and those of others.
Having consciousness of the ethical, social, environmental and economic context of his/her work and strives for sustainable solutions to engineering problems including safety and quality assurance aspects.
Having the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering.
Having an attitude of life-long learning as needed for the future development of his/her career.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy.
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes.
Having a broad scientific knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to design, produce and maintain complex mechanical, electrical and/or energy systems with a focus on products, systems and services. E.g. codepo project, courses around renewable, sustainable mobility,....
Having an in-depth scientific knowledge, understanding and skills in at least one of the subfields needed to design, produce, apply and maintain complex mechanical, electrical and/or energy systems.
Having an in-depth understanding of safety standards and rules with respect to mechanical, electrical and energy systems.
Can reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity).
Can conceive, plan and execute a research project, based on an analysis of its objectives, existing knowledge and the relevant literature, with attention to innovation and valorization in industry and society.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 50% of the final mark.
PRAC Practical Assignment determines 50% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The knowledge of the theoretical part will be evaluated by means of an oral exam (50%).
The evaluation of the practical skills acquired during the project work (50%) will be based on a written report that will be orally defended in presence of co-students and the teaching staff.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Vehicle Technology and Transport (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Sustainable Transport and Automotive Engineering