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Past ProjectsComing Soon: Read past abstracts from previous REU students.Title: Automotive Engine Management Systems - Control and Testing Advisor: Dr. John Wagner, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Mentor: Zeyu (Andy) Liu Brief Description: Automotive engine management systems regulate a number of powertrain subsystems, including the fuel injection and spark delivery processes, to control the combustion process for satisfactory performance, fuel economy, and emissions. A research project is underway in the Powertrain Controls Laboratory focusing on a twin-cylinder spark ignition utility engine mounted on a SuperFlow engine dynamometer. The fuel and spark functions are regulated by a general purpose engine controller, with graphical users interface (GUI), and emissions measured using a Quintox combustion analyzer. The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) project thrust will be to assist in the (1) the exploration of the engine's operation under computer control, and (2) the formulation of a strategy to incorporate electronic throttle control (ETC) and enhanced fuel delivery working with a graduate student mentor. The REU student will have an opportunity for both "hands on" and analytical experiences through the engine testing and mechatronic design. At the completion of the project, the student should have a greater understanding of engine control unit (ECU) functionality, be able to operate the combustion analyzer, and specify system components to support ETC. Additional information regarding automotive and mechatronic research endeavors at Clemson University . Automotive & Motorsports Related Projects (Prof. E. H. Law). A number of projects are available. All are concerned with applications of dynamics and vibration principles to cars. All involve modeling, simulation, and (possibly) testing with race teams. Typical topics include
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