Controls engineering: cruise control, ignition control and feedback systems, explained with practical automotive examples.
Introduction The automotive ignition system is designed to ignite the fuel-air mixture in gasoline engines. In spark-ignition versions of internal combustion engines, the ignition system generates a spark to ignite the fuel-air mixture just before each combustion stroke. Unlike the automotive ignition system, the ignition system used in gas turbine engines and rocket engines is…
Introduction Have you ever wondered how cars work? Well, you may know that they have an engine, wheels, and brakes, but have you heard of Drive/X-By-Wire systems? X-by-wire is a term used to describe electronically controlled systems in modern vehicles, which often replace traditional mechanical or hydraulic systems. This technology utilizes electronic controls to manage…
Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of off-road vehicle engineering? In this article, we’ll be talking about something that might not be as flashy as lift kits or mud tires, but it’s just as important: off-road vehicle electrical components and architecture. Yep, we’re going to geek out about all things electrical in…
Problem Definition The following project required designing a controller to stabilize and levitate a permanent magnet. Thisreport also covers the hardware required for the actual implementation; however, we are only required to talk about each individual component and how it fits into the whole system. The objective is simply tounderstand all the components required so…