Approaching Technology, The

Alternative title

Electronics for Engine Management

Synopsis

A review of the increasing need for electronics in car engine management. Using a range of classic vintage cars from the British Motor Heritage Collection, shows how car ignition systems, although growing in complexity from a 1907 Rover, in essence still depend upon the control of a mixture of fuel and air, and timing of the electric spark. In the test laboratories of Lucas, demonstrates a selection of sensors and ‘transducers that convert physical states inside the engine to electronic signals.

Series

Materials in Action, Course T201

Language

English

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1990

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

internal combustion engines; materials science; microelectronic devices

Credits

Producer

Philip Ashby

Cast

Chris Goffey
Nicholas Braithwaite

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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