UWTSD Swansea: School of Automotive Engineering Brochure

Motorsport Engineering

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Contents Page 3

About Swansea

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Why Study Engineering?

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Engineering at UWTSD

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Careers in Motorsport

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Teaching Excellence and Learning Enhancement

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Supporting Students

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Accommodation and Admissions

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Explore our Degrees

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Engineering Pathways

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Facilities

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Automotive Engineering

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Motorsport Engineering

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Motorcycle Engineering

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UWTSD Racing

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Team V4

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Team MCR

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Loco Espada Team

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Race Simulator

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Team Formula Renault

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Motorsport Management

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Related Engineering Programmes

One of the very few UK Universities to have Track facilities and the only one in Wales

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Swansea Gower Peninsula, the UK’s first officially designated “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”

is a beautiful city in a rural setting

About Swansea University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Swansea Metropolitan have merged, creating a university with campuses in Swansea, Carmarthen, Lampeter and London.

The transformed university is called the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD).

UWTSD Motorsport Engineering Programmes are delivered in Swansea Swansea is Wales’ premier waterfront city. Our students are quick to praise the beautiful surroundings and vibrant city life.

The engineering courses offered by the Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Engineering are delivered at the Swansea Campus, five minutes from the City Centre.

In the heart of the city is historic Wind Street’s famous café quarter, providing a variety of popular pubs and clubs, restaurants and entertainment venues to satisfy student social lives.

Sweeping across the city is the promenade and cycle track which is home to the beachside Café 360o.

Just five miles along the coast lies Mumbles, appreciated by students for its seaside village atmosphere.

Beyond the Mumbles Mile, lies the Gower Peninsula, the UK’s first officially designated “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”.

Campus, where we have our own workshop and test area. Pembrey Circuit hosts car, bike, truck and drift racing, rallies, sprints and rallycross events.

We are just three hours from London and 2.5 hours from Birmingham. We have excellent motorway (M4) and mainline railway links.

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Why Study Motorsport Engineering?

Engineering is vital to every aspect of our lives today, nothing moves without engineers. Many industrial sectors welcome

Automotive Engineer starting salaries £20,000 - £24,000 with experience £25,000 - £50,000

Engineering graduates, given that an engineering qualification will develop maths, technology, design, materials, manufacturing,

Junior F1 Engineer £20,000 - £30,000

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analysis and management skills, making graduates highly sought after and employable in industry. (c) atkinsglobal.com

Formula One, where the rate of pay per season can range from £45,000 to £350,000.

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“Engineers are among the top-paid professionals world-wide.”

Destinations of Leavers Higher Education survey, 2013

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Engineering at UWTSD Our aim is to empower students with the engineering knowledge, practical skills and confidence to ensure that they are attractive to potential employers. Our programmes fully meet the standards required for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), all accredited degrees are displayed on the IMechE website: www.imeche.org The mix of theoretical and practical taught elements, individual and group projects and subject specific assignment work enables you to tailor the programme to your own needs and career aspirations.

“After graduating from University I was able to jump straight to MotoGP as James Ellison’s Data Engineer for WCM in 2005. Since 2006 I have worked for the Tech3 Yamaha team working for riders such as Colin Edwards and Andrea “Being able to use the Dovizioso. Being at the pinnacle experiences I have had during of motorcycle engineering gives a race weekend for teaching in me a very unique insight into the classroom the next week what the industry is looking for during the lectures gets a good in its engineers and engineering response from students. It keeps development. These insights help the lectures fresh and relevant us to tailor the course and what and the students really seem to we teach to give students the best benefit from relating to it in this possible head start in not only way.”

Andrew Harrison motorcycle but the automotive UWTSD Programme Director - engineering industry.”

The lecturers at UWTSD have gained valuable experience in industry before joining the University, enabling strong links with industry and delivering lectures that are very much industry-focused.

Motorcycle Engineering Data Engineer for InterMoto www.intermototeam.com/team

“Without engineers the world is monochrome and two dimensional, engineers bring colour to everything they touch and a third dimension to the world around us and what I have seen at UWTSD is a great deal of passion and a brilliance in terms of education and engineering knowhow. These students have great potential.”

Andrew Griffith - Motorcycle Lecturer / Telemetry Engineer, Tech 3 Yamaha, MotoGP. www.teamtech3.fr/motogp/index. php/team-tech370

Transforming Education...

Transforming Lives

Mark Hunt, 129th President of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers

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Careers in Motorsport The School of Automotive Engineering courses offer a stepping stone towards careers in Motorsport, Automotive and Motorcycle engineering. Our graduate employment rate of 91.2% highlights the success of our programmes in preparing our students for employment within the engineering sector.

Although we offer three specific programme streams, many of our graduates find employment across a wide range of Mechanical engineering jobs including the aerospace sector. Each year a number of our graduates have chosen to continue their academic studies to Masters and PhD level.

If you are seeking a career in Motorsport, our graduates have found employment with companies such as Mercedes AMG F1, Williams F1, Redbull F1, McLaren F1, Sauber F1, Prodrive, Mitsubishi WRC, Mahle, and MIRA. Our graduates enjoy jobs varying from aerodynamics and engine design to vehicle dynamics.

Some of these graduates return to the University to encourage and share their experiences with current students.

Automotive Engineering graduates have found

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employment with companies such as Mclaren Automotive, Visteon, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Nissan, Gates Powertrain and Cummins. For example, graduates have found jobs as engine calibration engineers, chassis designers, test and development engineers, engine designers or as automotive component design engineers.

Our Motorcycle students have been employed by FTR, Kalex, Suter, Buell, Triumph, Norton, Royal Enfield, and have worked for race teams in MotoGP, Moto2, World SuperSport, British Superbike and Italian Superbike championships with teams such as Ducati, MZ, FTR Moto and MarcVDS. If you are looking for a stimulating career in F1, MotoGP, Rallying, Touring cars or the automotive sector, UWTSD may be your first step.

Looking for a career in F1, MotoGP, Rallying, Touring cars?

UWTSD may be your first step.

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Teaching Excellence and Learning Enhancement At UWTSD we believe that good analytical engineering skills and a practical ‘hands-on’ experience should work hand in hand.

As a part of our teaching strategy we encourage all our students to participate in real and practical engineering skills. These range from high precision engine measurements and testing required in our modules, to full-scale vehicle preparation and setup as part of our ongoing motorsport teams.

We believe that contextualising the academic work studied in this way creates a stronger overall engineer who is better prepared for the challenges of the working environment.

We ensure that the modules that you will study give you a comprehensive insight into the cutting edge world of automotive engineering and how it is evolving to meet the needs of the consumer, the industry and the environment.

In recent years the advances that have been made in the field, due to the continued pressure of environmental sustainability, have led to great technological advances in both vehicle and powertrain design and there are now large numbers of jobs for engineers with the skills that we provide.

Most of our modules are taught through a combination of lectures and practical workshop or laboratory experience. Students are actively encouraged to participate in the large number of extra curricular activities that we run as a school as we feel that these

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compliment the academic studies and provide real world examples on which to test the ideas and skills which you learn in the lecture theatre.

Modules are assessed in a variety of ways including traditional examinations, coursework, practical activities, group and individual presentations, all of which are designed to equip students with the experience and skills needed as they move forward in their studies and their careers.

‘Putting learners first and championing lifelong learning without barriers’

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Supporting our Students All students are allocated to a personal tutor, who is a member of academic staff, to give them advice and support in academic matters.

Each faculty on the Swansea campus has its own Specialist Academic Coordinator within Student Services to provide help and advice with arrangements for extra support, and to assist students with disabilities and learning difficulties.

We work closely with the University’s Student Services. The Student Services team offers advice on all issues from academic skills to finance. The University offers a wide

range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students financially with issues ranging from childcare to study-related travel.

“We are delighted to see a 5% increase in overall satisfaction... the greatest increase in Wales, in the National Student Survey (NSS).”

Professor Ian Wells, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Student Experience)

Costs of living The cost of living in South Wales is considerably less than in the rest of Wales and the UK as a whole.

As a result, our students are able to study without incurring as much debt or needing as much support from family, or through working part-time, as students in other parts of the UK. If you are planning to live away from home whilst at University, accommodation is probably top of your list of concerns. All three of our main campuses have on-site ‘halls’ or student accommodation, with many of these rooms prioritised for first year students.

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There are also plenty of options to find private rented accommodation if you prefer, either in privately run student halls or in private rented accommodation. These properties have been checked by the Accommodation Officer and listings can be found at accommodation.smu.ac.uk DISCOVER more freshstudentliving.co.uk

Admissions Each year we welcome new students to the Swansea campus.

We share the University’s commitment to equal opportunities for all, and we welcome applications from all educational backgrounds, from those following traditional routes into Higher Education and those who are not. We particularly welcome applications from mature students, overseas students, students with disabilities and care-leavers. We can also consider deferred entry.

and arranges visits and Open Days.

Applications are considered based on merit and each candidate is assessed individually. Anyone considering applying is welcome to visit UWTSD at a formal Open Day or, in consultation with the Admissions Tutor, on another day which is mutually convenient. In visiting, you will learn more about the University, the School and the Programme. You will meet members of staff and current students, and you will get a feel of what it is like to study at UWTSD Swansea.

The School has a dedicated Admissions Officer who deals with all UCAS applications, liaises with the various Programme Directors

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Explore our Degrees The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s involvement with motorsport began in 1995 when we raced in the local Welsh Sport and Saloon Car Championship with a Darrian T90.

The following year we moved into the National GT Championship with two Darrian GT3 Cars and won the GT Championship in that year. We continued to compete in GT racing for a further three years in the GT1 and GT2 classes.

Since then we have competed in a number of different disciplines, including Locost, Formula Vauxhall, Formula 4 and Monoposto circuit racing, as well as, rallying sprinting and hill climbing.

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We started the world’s first Motorsport degree programme with a BEng in Motorsport Engineering in 1998, and since then we have developed HND, BSc and MEng programmes in Motorcycle and Motorsport Engineering.

Our programmes are designed to develop and enhance the engineering skills of those wishing to enter the automotive, motorsport and motorcycle industries.

Foundation Year

Automotive Engineering Motorsport Engineering Motorcycle Engineering

Programme

HND Automotive Engineering BEng Automotive Engineering BSc Automotive Engineering MEng Automotive Engineering HND Motorsport Engineering BEng Motorsport Engineering BSc Motorsport Engineering MEng Motorsport Engineering BEng Motorcycle Engineering MEng Motorcycle Engineering

UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Conatct Email

Admissions Tutor

H348 H337 H390

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automotive@uwtsd.ac.uk motorsport@uwtsd.ac.uk motorcycle@uwtsd.ac.uk

Kerry Tudor Kerry Tudor Kerry Tudor

UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Conatct Email

Admissions Tutor

043H H330 H332 0PD5 033H H336 H333 6W1M H331

200 280 200 300 200 280 200 300 280 300

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Richard Sutton Pedro Monterio-Ferreira

Andrew Gibson Pedro Monterio-Ferreira

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Engineering Pathways Foundation 80 Points GCSE Maths Grade C

BSc 200 Points (from numerate or technical subjects) GCSE Maths Grade C

HND 200 Points (from numerate or technical subjects) GCSE Maths Grade C

BEng 280 Points (60 Points must come from AS/A Level Physics or Maths) GCSE Maths Grade C

MEng 300 Points (60 Points must come from AS/A Level Physics or Maths) GCSE Maths Grade C

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BSc(Hons) Degree

BEng(Hons) Degree

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Our undergraduate programmes range between two and four years full-time. There are various pathways which students can take to gain their desired qualification, depending on their entry qualifications. The table above shows some of the options available to students.

The BEng and MEng programmes have a requirement of 280 and 300 points from numerate or technical A Level subjects, to include Maths or Physics at grade B or above. Maths GCSE at grade C is also required for all courses.

All our BEng programmes have the option of an initial foundation year for those without the correct entry qualifications. These require 80 points for entry. We will not specify the subject matter required and will accept A-Levels, National Diplomas, National Certificates, National Awards or equivalent, including NVQ Level 3, the new 14-19 Diploma and Access courses. Providing you achieve the points required one A-Level would be sufficient.

GCSE Maths at grade C or above is also desirable.

Foundation entry is designed to develop your mathematical, analytical and study skills, to equip you with the necessary academic skills required to successfully study engineering at a degree level. Your academic skills will be developed through engineering relevant modules including Mathematics, Engineering Science, Study Skills and IT, Introduction to Automotive Engineering and an Engineering Project.

The HND and BSc programmes have an entry requirement of 200 points from vocational qualifications such as the National Diploma and Certificate, or the new 14-19 Diploma in Technical subjects with 60 points made up from other qualifications.

“I was a motorcycle mechanic for 4 years before joining the course. The foundation year really helped me to catch up with the maths and science aspect of the course, it was a relaxed route into Higher Education meaning the pressure of starting my degree was lessened, and because of the head start that the foundation year gave me, I found time to get involved with extra-curricular projects in my first year.�

Alternative Qualifications

Craig Shreeves, Motorcycle Engineering, BEng (former foundation student)

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Alternative qualifications or industrial experience could give you access to the course. Please contact the Admissions Tutor to discuss the opportunities available.

For more information please email automotive@uwtsd.ac.uk motorcycle@uwtsd.ac.uk motorsport@uwtsd.ac.uk

ÂŁ4,500 reduced

Fees for all foundation entry year students

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Facilities We believe in supporting sophisticated and high level analytical work with practical, hands on engineering activity. With numerous laboratory and workshop areas available to support students in their work we believe that we are able to offer a unique experience to those studying here.

The Pembrey Vehicle Dynamics Test Facility is second to none for a university. A short distance from the university campus, the Pembrey facilities include a race workshop with full vehicle preparation equipment, skid-pan area and access to the full circuit when available.

The Automotive & Race Workshops provide a build and preparation area for our race cars.

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a further 2 bays which house flat beds for vehicle set-up work. The workshop is supervised by David Campion.

The Motorcycle Workshop caters for approximately 12 Bikes which include student project bikes and our competition bikes.

Race Vehicle Simulator Our new simulator facility allows students the opportunity to develop and test vehicles and setups in a fast and repeatable manner and generates huge amounts of vehicle data.

The Fabrication Workshop is located adjacent to the main Automotive and Formula Student workshops and provides facilities such as MIG and TIG welders, bench grinders, pillar drills, parts washers and hand fabrication tools.

The Machine Workshop includes lathes and mills for production of machined components. Students are inducted on the machines by our technician and can then manufacture their own designs.

The Rolling Road Dynamometer allows us to test our vehicles engine and powertrains without leaving site. Improvements in power and torque can be investigated on the equipment which is rated for engines up to 200BHP. Computer Controlled Engine Dynamometer is housed in a purpose build cell and is rated up to 200BHP. This facility is used to benchmark engine performance and as an engine development tool.

Students manufacture their own designs.

The CNC Lab includes a 5-axis CNC machine, a 3 Axis Haas CNC machine centre, and a CNC Lathe.

3D scanning and coordinate measuring equipment is also available.

Autoclave Composite components are manufactured on-site in our clean room and autoclave which was commissioned two years ago.

This facility is also used extensively for UWTSD research projects.

The SPA Damper Dynamometer allows us to match, analyse and develop our dampers on both our automotive and motorcycle vehicles. This equipment is supplemented with a spring tester.

The Diagnostics Lab provides equipment such as injector testers and cleaners and exhaust gas analysis machines, and our Electric Vehicle development area, as well as two flow benching suites.

Three Computer Suites on site which include software such as MATLAB, Fluent CFD, Solidworks, Unigraphics NX, Ricardo Wave, WinGeo, Excel.

The Engine Build Lab is an area where all engine builds take place.

Storage and cleaning facilities are available.

“Walking into the Engine Build Lab for the first time was like a childhood dream, engine components stacked from floor to ceiling on racks with countless engine blocks on stands ready to be examined, I know I’d come to the right place.”

Will Gray, BEng Motocycle Engineering Graduate

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Picture by Dafydd Williams BA(Hons) Photojournalism

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Automotive Engineering

MEng/ BEng/ BSc/ HND/ Foundation Entry • Automotive Engineering • Automitive Engineering with Manufacturing These Automotive Engineering programmes draw on the experience gained over many years in the field of mainstream automotive engineering. Graduates of the programme have worked throughout the industry with companies such as Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin and Mahle.

We aim to provide you with a thorough grounding in the specific skills required for success in the automotive industry. Specialist areas of study include engine design and vehicle dynamics and you will experience both the analytical and practical aspects of both specialisms. You will also learn how the automotive industry is evolving and how new technologies are allowing it to keep pace with the ever advancing environmental requirements that it now faces. We run a number of extra curricula activities. Many of which are related to motorsport but which provide excellent experience for all types of automotive engineering careers that can be linked with your project and assignment work.

Year 1 Engineering Science 1/ Science 2 Mathematics Engineering Design Vehicle Technology Engineering Applications & Study Skills

Year 4 CORE Modules Group Research Project Numerical Methods Optional Modules - Select Three

Year 2 Group Project and Research Methods Thermofluid Mechanics Management, Innovation and Sustainability CAE and Stress Analysis Vehicle Dynamics Powertrain and Control

Advanced Composite Analysis Aerodynamics and CFD Concept Engine Design and Prototype Manufacture Engine Performance and Emissions Vehicle Stability and Control Structural Integrity and Material Evaluation Design for Manufacture Advanced CADCAM

Year 3 Major Project Advanced Stress Analysis and FEA Advanced Computational Methods Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Advanced Engine Design

BEng AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

MEng AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

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Motorsport Engineering

MEng/ BEng/ BSc/ HND/ Foundation Entry • Motorsport Engineering • Motorsport Engineering with Manufacturing Our course launched in 1998 and was the first motorsport engineering degree course in the world. The historical background to our expertise in this field dates back to 1996 when one of our two Team Darrian GT3s won the British GT Championship.

Since then, numerous competitive activities have been undertaken by University-backed teams and individual students. These include the UK Formula Student competition and the 750 Motor Club Formula 4 Championship. Project cars are built and developed throughout the academic year as part of extra-curricular and course activities.

Graduates of the program have found employment throughout the motorsport industry.

Year 1

Year 4

Engineering Science 1/ Science 2 Mathematics Engineering Design Vehicle Technology Engineering Applications & Study Skills

CORE Modules Group Research Project Numerical Methods Optional Modules - Select Three

Year 2 Group Project and Research Methods Thermofluid Mechanics Management, Innovation and Sustainability CAE and Stress Analysis Motorsport Dynamics Powertrain and Control

Advanced Composite Analysis Aerodynamics and CFD Concept Engine Design and Prototype Manufacture Engine Performance and Emissions Vehicle Stability and Control Structural Integrity and Material Evaluation Design for Manufacture Advanced CADCAM

Year 3 Major Project Advanced Stress Analysis and FEA Advanced Computational Methods Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Advanced Engine Design

BEng MOTORSPORT ENGINEERING

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MEng MOTORSPORT ENGINEERING

Motorcycle Engineering

MEng/ BEng/ BSc/ HND/ Foundation Entry • Motorcycle Engineering • Motorcycle Engineering with Manufacturing Our Motorcycle Engineering programmes were developed to support the growing interest in both the motorcycle racing sector and the mainstream motorcycle production industry.

It will enable you to develop specific expertise required in the design, development and refinement of the modern motorcycle.

The programmes have a mix of theoretical and practical taught elements as well as individual and group projects and subject specific assignment work that enables you to tailor the programme to your own needs and career aspirations.

Our programmes are well connected to the industry with direct links to such teams as MarcVDS in MotoGP and Intermoto in World SuperSport. With our academic staff working at the highest level of motorcycle sport, you gain the opportunity to experience the world of international motorcycle racing first hand.

Year 1 Engineering Science 1/ Science 2 Mathematics Engineering Design Motorcycle Technology * Engineering Applications & Study Skills

Year 4 CORE Modules Group Research Project Numerical Methods Optional Modules - Select Three

Year 2 Group Project and Research Methods Thermofluid Mechanics Management, Innovation and Sustainability CAE and Stress Analysis Motorcycle Dynamics Powertrain and Control

Advanced Composite Analysis Aerodynamics and CFD Concept Engine Design and Prototype Manufacture Engine Performance and Emissions Vehicle Stability and Control Structural Integrity and Material Evaluation Design for Manufacture Advanced CADCAM

Year 3 Major Project Advanced Stress Analysis and FEA Advanced Computational Methods Advanced Motorcycle Dynamics Advanced Engine Design

BEng MOTORCYCLE ENGINEERING

MEng MOTORCYCLE ENGINEERING

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UWTSD RACING

Team MCR The Sports 2000 championship run by the BRSCC was founded in 1977 for two seater sports racing cars with Le Mans style bodywork. The championship rounds take place at prestigious race circuits around the UK such as Silverstone, Donington and Brands Hatch. A student team at the University are preparing and race engineering an MCR race car in the two litre Duratec class of the championship.

The team competes in all championship rounds and selected endurance races every year. The University’s links with the manufacturer of the MCR race car allow our engineering students to collaborate with the company and help develop the car by design, testing and simulation.

Students are also responsible for the logistics and management of the team, with students from the Motorsport

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Management degree participating.

The project allows students to put theory learnt in lectures into practice and gain the practical experience of running a race team in a competitive UK championship.

Steffan Williams, BEng Automotive Engineering

Getting involved: I was a member of the Formula Renault team the year before and decided I wanted a fresh challenge. I went along to the workshops and just got involved.

Proudest Moment: Achieving a podium at Castle Coombe Circuit last year.

Additional Skills: Having sought out sponsorship, as well as deals for the best components, my manner in communicating effectively with business has vastly improved.

Team V4

Team Formula Renault

Team Loco Espada

Team V4 was the largest racing team from the Motorcycle Engineering programmes. It consisted of a number of 2nd and 3rd year students who were running a highly modified VFR400 in the BMCRC ADIasia F400 championship.

The team had one main race bike and a further two development bikes used for testing and data analysis. The team started the 2013 season with great success, winning many of the championship rounds and gaining a large number of podiums and silverware. In September 2014, the Team secured 2nd place at Snetterton in the F400 Championships.

The Formula Renault Monoposto project provides Motorsport Engineering and Management students with an opportunity to put theory into practice and gain hands-on experience of running a single-seater racing car in a real championship. The team is organised by students from various years who are responsible for developing, maintaining and running the car. The project has already completed two full seasons in Formula 4 and one in Monoposto, racing at venues such as Silverstone, Brands Hatch and Cadwell Park, and is currently competing in the Monoposto championship

The Locoblade car has been constructed within UWTSD to compete in the Welsh Hillclimb and sprint championship.

The LocoBlade is based on a Lotus 7 car originally that has been adapted to use a Honda Fireblade engine. The project is run by an enthusiastic team of students from a whole range of courses.

Students are continually developing the car to increase its competitiveness and reliability. This means engineering new components, covering a range of areas including powertrain, chassis, electrical systems and suspension. Students are responsible for all aspects of the project, including logistics and sponsorship.

William Gray, BEng Motorcycle Engineering

Samuel Hooper, BEng Motorsport Engineering

Benjamin James, BEng Motorsport Engineering

Getting involved: I joined the team midway through my second year as I needed a change in direction for my project, I asked the guys on the team if I could get involved and they were more than happy for my input.

Getting involved: I attended the initial meeting for new students. I started helping out with what I understood at first, gaining knowledge along the way.

Getting involved: There was a meeting for the team half way through the second semester, I put my name down and didn’t look back.

Proudest Moment: When we got the car onto the podium for the first time, it was a tough weekend but the feeling was indescribable.

Proudest Moment: The first time I saw the car running after months of building and preparations. To see something that you have physically made doing the rounds is very rewarding.

Proudest Moment: Getting three wins in our first full weekend of racing, it will definitely stay with me as a highlight of my time at University.

Additional Experience: Developing my design and analytical skills has been the most useful part of the experience.

Additional Experience: As chief engineer I got a real taste for leadership with the team, all the guys have different skills, utilising them was an invaluable experience.

Additional Experience: I’ve learnt really good industry valued skills, namely data logging and car setup.

MEET THE TEAMS

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Team V4 Racing Europe’s only student-led motorcycle race team was based at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, and secured second place in one of the UK’s most competitive motorcycle championships after a closely fought contest.

Team V4 was a student-managed project that ran out of UWTSD’s Swansea campus. The team was made up of motorcycle engineering students George Douglas (Team Manager), Francesco Cavalli (Rider, Data Analysis, and Suspension Dynamics), Craig Shreeves (Head Mechanic) and now graduated, William Gray (Chief Designer).

They confirmed their second-place finish in September 2014 in the BMCRC EDlasia Formula 400 Championship.

The competition ran between April and September and visits some of motorsport’s most iconic venues, such as Silverstone, Donington and Brands Hatch. This is what they said at the end of the Season: “So there we go, our second season with the BMCRC EDI Formula 400’s and what an amazing year we have had claiming second place in the championship. We have all had a chance now to take a step back and absorb what has been an absolute roller-coaster year starting pretty much the week after the 2013 season. To come so close to taking the championship in 2014 was initially a tough one to take and our minds wandered to ifs and buts, but now we realise how far we (as a team) have come and what we achieved.

It has been another amazing journey for us, learning so much more about the bike. The time has come to officially thank all those who have made this year possible. Firstly to all at BMCRC who have put on another great season of racing, to John Sanders and his

continuing support for all those 400, to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, who have really got behind us this year and supported us in many ways? To the workshop technicians, who have been behind the scenes tending to all our needs, organising transport and generally putting up with our mess! To all our sponsors, this has been something that has entirely transformed the bike into a reliable racing machine; your top quality equipment has aided us to not one mechanical DNF outside the one of Oulton Park which was out of our hands. To our supporters via Facebook, your relentless encouragement and interest in what we do has really helped in keeping us going.

This project has changed us as students, as engineers and as friends, all for the better. We love what we do and thank all who have made it possible to help us achieve our goals. Again we all sincerely thank you all for such a great year and we hope you continue to follow us throughout the coming year as there will be much to see. From all at Team V4 Racing, Thank you.”

The team have now graduated and found great jobs almost immediately due to the experience gained running a Race Team. George Douglas (Honda Racing: working for the World Endurance Team), Francesco Cavalli (Mahindra in Moto3 as a Data Engineer and Ducati as a Test Rider), Craig Shreeves (Dynamometer Services Group. As a Commissioning Enginee) and now graduated, William Gray (Design Engineer working in powertrain installations at Ford).

From all at Team V4 Racing, Thank you.”

We are looking forward to supporting the creation of the next successful Student-Led Motorcycle Team.

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Team V4 Francesco Cavalli – Team V4 Racing Francesco starting racing professionally in 2009, aged 17, on a Kawasaki ZXR250 in the Italian National Championship. He then went on to race for Kawasaki Europe as part of the Italian Super-Stock 600 Championship. He continued to race in the Italian and European Super-Stock 600 championships with various manufacturers including Yamaha and MV-Agusta.

He enrolled on the Motorcycle Engineering Degree at UWTSD at foundation entry. He rode for Team V4 Racing in the 2013 and 2014 season collecting a number of great results including “Rider of the Year” for 2013 and 2014, the Gordon Cobbold Trophy 2014, four race wins and achieving 2nd in championship 2014.

Rider Results: 21st CIV Super-Stock 600 19th European Super-Stock 600 6th BMCRC Formula 400 Championship (2013) 4 Pole Positions 10 Podium Finishes 4 Fastest Laps Rider of the Year 2013

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Team V4 Racing

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2014 Sponsors: UWTSD – Academic Research and Facilities TYGA Performance – Technical Sponsorship BITUBO Suspension – Technical Sponsorship EBC Brakes – Technical Assistance G-Force Engine Development – Intellectual/ Development RS Components – Technical Sponsorship Forge Motorsport – Component Fabrication Fuchs Silkolene – Product Support 2D Data Recording/Datron – Product Support Rick Oliver – Product Support (ECU) Jap4Performance – Product Support Sprint Filter– Product + Development

Sponsorship Benefits/Facilities: Our sponsors have supported Team V4 to become Europe’s only fully student-run Motorcycle race team in pursuit of the BMCRC EDIasia F400 title.

The University has numerous machining and

manufacturing capabilities that have been demonstrated and represented on the Team V4 Racing bike. Team V4 students have also had the opportunity to utilise UWTSD facilities in research and development projects in conjunction with sponsors – a truly unique opportunity for applying theory, through real-world research, while building links with industry.

Media Coverage: Fast Bikes Magazine: “Back to School” Feature.

December Issue February Issue Llandow Test Day – April Bike Sport News: BMCRC Race Reports EBC Website: Announcement of partnership, running blog.

RS Components Website: Team Profile and Blog

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Team MCR The initial Monoposto project was originally conceived by university lecturer Tim Tudor, from the Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (FACE), to improve experience and expand the portfolio of activities undertaken by the University’s students. Started as a student-run project, the student teams had backing from the University and competed in the Monoposto Championship in 2013 after two successful seasons in Formula 4.

For the 2014 season, the team of students and staff who gained two podiums and two Driver of the Day trophies in the Monoposto Championship decided to move on to a new challenge: The Sports 2000 Championship, running an MCR race car.

The team, comprising Engineering and Motorsport Management students, has the opportunity to gain experience of developing and running a 2 litre sports racing car in a real-world environment against professional teams. Students can put theoretical knowledge into practical use and gain skills for their future careers in industry.

The Sports 2000 championship has proven to be an exciting opportunity for all those involved.

Charlotte White, Team Manager BSc Motorsport Management

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Team MCR Team Aims

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Develop applied engineering skills Develop transferable skills through experience running a race car Develop the car with the original manufacturer Network with professional teams and industry

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UWTSD, Fresh Student Living, MCR Race Cars, SWIEET, ACW Motorsport Plastics, Fuchs Titan Race, EBC Brakes, S.A.M Cases, Red Mist Racing

“Tim Tudor will be carrying all the hopes of the students from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. As part of their motorsport course they have built, prepared and run their MCR Duratec Sports 2000 car. This will only be Tim’s second time in the car and first enduro race but what he lacks in seat time will be more that made up by the exuberant support from all the University students!”

Sports 2000 Programme, May 2014

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Provisional Race Calendar April 23/24th: Silverstone Int. May 30th: Outlon Park Endurance June 11/12th : Thrxuton July 3rd: Donington Park July 17th: Â Castle Coombe August 6/7th:Â Snetterton 300

Pressure Distribution and Streamlines The image shows the aerodynamic investigation results. These contours show areas of high (red) and low (blue) pressure which provide an understanding of how the airflow interacts with the car.

August 27/28th: Brands Hatch GP Endurance October 22/23rd: Brands Hatch Indy (FFF)

Race Preparation As the car is a new design, preparation has involved: Aerodynamics CFD Investigation Ergonomics developed Components modelled in CAD and remanufactured Setup knowledge development based on track testing

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Student Projects The MCR is used for group projects and dissertation work, this can be anything from designing new parts or changing set ups and investigating their efffects.

This often requires taking the car to Pembrey to conduct testing on the circuit and on the skid pan.

“My involvement last season with the Formula Renault team, and again this season with the MCR, has been by far my favourite experience whilst being at University. Not only do the projects allow some real life experience of the theory learned during lectures, but it also provides the opportunity to make you more of a unique graduate when leaving University, by providing students like me with real life experience of competing within a team at real races in proper championships.

On top of this, the projects are great fun to be a part of.�

Dan May, Chief Engineer BEng Motorsport Engineering

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"I come from a background in karting and rallying so being involved with the Formula Renault and MCR teams has given me an insight into two very different race cars. The projects also teach you the whole process of motorsport, including doing an “all-nighter” to fix the car when needed. These extra projects have been invaluable, giving me a chance to apply what I’ve learned in lectures to real life situations. I’ve even managed to get some work with Viking Motorsport based on what I’ve learned during these projects. The overall experience has made my CV more desirable to employers."

“When I started my degree I had no real experience within the industry. Managing the Monoposto project last year enabled me to see what it meant to be a part of a team and the time and effort it involved. The Motorsport Technology module gave me additional understanding and insight into engineering, and this has increased my confidence and knowledge when collaborating with industry key players.”

Charlotte White, Management BSc Motorsport Management

Steffan Williams, Engineer BEng Motorsport Engineering

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Loco Espada Team The Loco Espada Team is one of the newest teams in the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Motorsport department. The project was originally conceived by University instructor David Campion as a means to enter a car in some local hill climbs and sprints. The car at the time was a 1.3 Litre Locost but with a view to competing and building a Locoblade CBR 919 at the same time the team had a lot to do. This situation meant that the students could learn about design and developing a new car whilst competing with a reliable 2nd car. This proved to be valuable experience for the driver David Campion and the team, for example, learning to work together to gain the best set up and pushing the limits of the car on some difficult tracks, and gaining some top three class finishes in the first year of the team running.

The Locoblade was finished in early 2014 for the new race season. The events the team entered were mainly local events to allow the team to get used to how the car performed and solve any problems that may arise in these events.

The first weekend for the car competing was

very successful, both at Llandow race circuit and Llys-y-Fran hill climb. With the car performing well in the first event at Llandow the team where hopeful at Llys-y-Fran where the car should be more suited to the event. This proved correct with the car finishing 2nd in class and 3rd overall, well exceeding the expectations of the team who would have been happy to put mileage on the car.

This year the team hope to develop the car further, with the students excited for this seasons championship, and with the car having been developed during the winter months. The students are looking forward to new challenges at new events as they strive to improve on the success they gained in the previous year.

The team is currently in preparation for the 2015 championship where they are hoping to compete in the Welsh hill climb and sprint championship.

Dave Campion, Team Manager Automotive and Workshop Supervisor

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Loco Espada Team Provisional Race Calendar 20th March 2016: Hullavington SprintCraven motor Club 16th April 2016: Loton Park HillclimbHagley & District 17th April 2016: Loton Park HillclimbHagley & District 7th May 2016: Llandow Sprint-Bristol Motor Club 8th May 2016: Llys y Fran HillclimbSwansea Motor Club 14th May 2016: Wiscombe HillclimbTorbay Motor Club 15th May 2016: Wildlife WIiscombe HillclimbBurnham on Sea MC/Taunton Motor Club 4-5th June 2016: Pembrey Sprint-BARC (Wales) 11-12th June 2016: Epynt HillclimbBrecon Motor Club 3rd July 2016: Hullavington Wessex Sprint-Bristol Motor Club/MGCC(SW)/Bristol Pegasus Motor Club 4th July 2016: Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb-Midland Automobile Club 16th July 2016: Llandow Sprint-BARC (Wales)

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17thJuly 2016: Llys y Fran HillclimbSwansea Motor Club 23rd July 2016: Dick Mayo Sprint Castle CombeBristol Motor Club 6th August 2016: Curborough Sprint-Barc (Midlands) 3rd-4th September 2016: Five Clubs Hillclimb Wiscombe-Five Clubs 1st October 2016: Curborough Sprint-Barc

Sponsorships UWTSD Cwmtawe Community School Fuchs Family and Friends

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UWTSD’s new professional Race Simulator In recent years driver-in-the-loop simulation has become increasingly important to professional race teams in order to optimise vehicle setups and designs. The School of Automotive Engineering has recently acquired a new Base Performance professional race simulator and TeamMCR intend to put it to good use over the winter period!

To accurately simulate the team’s race weekends, a vehicle physics model for the MCR is required. The team have been working hard to create this physics model using real on-track data to validate the simulated results. The model is not yet complete but the speed trace showing a lap of Pembrey, shown below, indicates the current correlation between the simulator and actual car.

The simulator, which sports a full data acquisition system and high fidelity steering feedback, will allow the student race team to practice race engineering, primarily focusing on improving driver consistency and track familiarisation in preparation for the 2015 Sports 2000 Championship. The simulator will also be used to simulate each race weekend to optimise the base vehicle setup, such as selection of gear ratios for each circuit, reducing the team’s dependency on track testing.

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Team Formula Renault UWTSD Formula Renault Race Team consists of students and staff from the School of Automotive Engineering, plus students from the Motorsport Management and Business programmes. In the 2015 season, the car will be competing in the Saint Cross Electronics Mono Championship, ‘Club Racing Grand Prix Style’. Since 1959, the Monoposto Racing Club has provided cost-effective single-seater racing. The club is the largest single-seater club in the United Kingdom. There are six different classes within the championship.

This project follows from the success of the previous team that ran the car in the Formula 4 and Monoposto Championships from 2010-13. As a new team with a new driver, our ambitions for the upcoming 2015 season is to develop the car’s performance to enable us to fight for podiums and race wins.

Jessica Russ and Aled Powell Team Managers BSc Motorsport Management

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Team Formula Renault Work Experience

2015 Race Calendar

“I previously worked for Lamborghini GT3 and Porsche GT3 as a mechanic. I decided to attend university as I had no qualifications and would not have been able to progress in my career. I chose UWTSD because of their excellent links to industry that enabled me to secure a six-week placement with McLaren over the summer, working within the gearbox division. As Team Manager, I have gained managerial skills that taught me how to pass on my knowledge to less experienced team members.”

Head Engineer, Sanjaya Ranasinghe “The new Euro IV is smaller, lighter, programmable, and has a built in data logger and the ability to have launch control. Working on the loom has been a lot of trial and error but the aim is for the car to be more reliable than the previous Electronic Control Unit (ECU).”

Chris Moulinie – Wiring Loom

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April 18-19: Cadwell Park May 16-17: Brands Hatch Indy June 13-14: Silverstone GP June 26-28: Spa Francorchamps July 25-26: Snetterton 300 August 15-16: Brands Hatch GP August 31: Castle Combe September 19-20: Donington Park September 26: Mallory Park October 10: Oulton Park International November 14: Donington Park

BSc/HND Motorsport Management UWTSD also offers a highly successful programme in Motorsport Management. These programmes have been designed with the advice of experts in the field of motorsport to produce graduates who could enter this high profile industry. Students from these programmes are able to exploit opportunities in this young and expanding industrial sector.

It is acknowledged that the motorsport industry supports approximately 4,500 engineering and service firms, employing around 38,000 people. It is one of the UK’s key sectors contributing £6 billion to the economy of which £3.6 billion is in export earnings. Approximately 30% of these jobs are in non-engineering disciplines such as management, marketing, promotion and the social side of the motorsport industry. The Motorsport Logistics programmes have been designed to enable graduates to move into these areas and gain expertise essential to business in the Motorsport industry.

Transport forms a principal element in any consideration of logistical activity and is derived from the needs of the chain of supply and demand.

Students from these courses have found employment in companies such as MIA, Prodrive, Bentley, Porsche, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren.

“Helping the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) at Autosport International is a huge networking opportunity for the University and the students. I participated in a workshop ‘Motorsport to Defence’, which helped with my dissertation. It enable me to speak to someone from MOD who had moved to Motorsport to discuss how they take what they know from Motorsport and put it into Defence to improve the safety.”

Charlotte White, BSc Motorsport Management

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Related Engineering Programmes Mechanical Engineering Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Energy and Environmental Engineering Extreme Sports Engineering engineering@uwtsd.ac.uk Civil Engineering bne@uwtsd.ac.uk

The School of Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics offers opportunities to work on some very interesting projects, many with strong Industry links, companies such as Calsonic Kansei, Perkin Elmer, Ford Engine Plant and TATA Steel. But also more diverse projects from Extreme Sports Engineering lead by Kelvin Lake and Humanitarian Engineering projects with ‘Engineers without Borders’ led by Richard Morgan.

Our students benefit from a large amount of contact time with staff which we feel vitally important and something that we pride ourselves on.

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The majority of the lecturers here all have had careers in industry; many have worked in the automotive industry, having engineered products and processes across the world. We now work in ensuring the next generation of engineers achieve their potential.

The extent of our industrial focus is evident through our course design, as our courses have had industrial input from potential employers with your future in mind.

Mechanical Engineering graduates’ salaries average £26,583 Engineering Council’s Survey of Registered Engineers 2010 (published 2011)

Chartered Engineers Median earnings £55,000 Mean earnings £49,412 targetjobs.co.uk (2010)

Incorporated Engineers Median earnings £43,300 Mean earnings £49,412 targetjobs.co.uk (2010)

Focusing on the chassis, suspension and dampers means that Project Enduro have redesigned a four-wheel bike using automotive engineering principles.

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The information contained in this booklet is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change as part of the University’s policy of continuous improvement and development.

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