A one-stop reference for automotive and other engineers involved in vehicle and automotive technologies. The book provides essential information on each of the main automotive systems (engines; powertrain and chassis; bodies; electrical systems) plus critical external factors that engineers need to engage with, such as hybrid technologies, vehicle efficiency, emissions control and performance optimization.
A one-stop reference for automotive and other engineers involved in vehicle and automotive technologies. The book provides essential information on each of the main automotive systems (engines; powertrain and chassis; bodies; electrical systems) plus critical external factors that engineers need to engage with, such as hybrid technologies, vehicle efficiency, emissions control and performance optimization.
Artikelnr. des Verlages: B978-1-85617-577-7.X0001-3
Seitenzahl: 834
Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2009
Englisch
Abmessung: 284mm x 222mm x 48mm
Gewicht: 2100g
ISBN-13: 9781856175777
ISBN-10: 1856175774
Artikelnr.: 26195531
Autorenporträt
Professor Ribbens received his B.S.E.E. degree in 1960, his M.S.E.E. degree in 1961, and his Ph.D. degree in 1965, all from the University of Michigan. From 1962-69, he was an assistant research engineer, associate research engineer, and research engineer. He was appointed assistant professor in 1969 and was promoted to associate professor in 1972 and professor in 1993. He was appointed professor of aerospace engineering in 1995. His research most recently has focused on electronic systems and devices that are applicable to all vehicles. His particular emphasis has been on engine control applications, mathematical models for drive-train systems, computer-assisted diagnostics for electronically controlled engines, and failure detection systems. His work in these areas has substantially advanced the art of automotive electronics, and he is recognized as a world leader in this area. He served on the Hitachi Science Board, a distinction given to few U.S. academics. He was also a vi
siting scientist at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, General Motors Technical Center, and the Technical University of Berlin.
Following 10 years with Richard Thomas and Baldwins Ltd. (now Corus) engaged mainly on research into sheet steel products destined for the automotive industry, a further 35 years was spent on materials technology focused on the car body. This included spells at The Pressed Steel Company, Austin-Morris, BL Technology, Rover and finally BMW UK. Experience included all aspects of material selection raging from sheet steel to aluminium and polymers together with a detailed knowlege of most processing aspects such as pressing, painting and welding. Corrosion prevention was a major feature of recent years and collaborative work with Oxford University helped optimise the use of zinc coated steels on current bodywork.
Inhaltsangabe
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINE DESIGN ENGINE TESTING DIGITAL ENGINE CONTROL ENGINE EMISSIONS TRANSMISSIONS ELECTRIC VEHICLES HYBRID VEHICLES SUSPENSIONS STEERING TYRES HANDLING BRAKES VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMS STRUCTURAL DESIGN VEHICLE SAFETY MATERIALS AERODYNAMICS REFINEMENT INTERIOR NOISE EXTERIOR NOISE INTRUMENTATION AND TELEMATICS
