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Published in Salah H. R. Ali, Automotive Engine Metrology, 2017
Automotive engineering, along with aerospace engineering, marine engineering, and locomotive engineering, is one branch called “vehicle engineering.” The word “automotive” is used mainly in automotive engineering, which deals with the design, manufacturing, diagnostic, service of maintenance or repair and operation of automobiles such as passenger cars. The word “automobile” is a combination of old two Greek words, “autos” meaning self and “mobilis” meaning moving. So, an automobile means anything that moves on its own. An automotive engine is a unique unit and important in automobiles. An automotive engine incorporates the elements of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and management software system as applied to the design, manufacture, and operation of automobiles, buses, trucks, ships, and airplanes. Figure 1.6 shows the relation between automotive engineering and metrology. An automobile comprises many different systems such as engine, transmission, suspension, and braking system. No other system in an automobile is more important than the source of power in the automotive engine. Figure 1.7 illustrates an automotive engine. The main purpose of the engine in the automobile is to generate power by transforming chemical energy into kinetic energy.
Statistical engineering: Synergies with established engineering disciplines
Published in Quality Engineering, 2022
Because there are many types of problems there are many types of engineering. The types may be loosely categorized into seven major groups:Biological - solve problems at interfaces of plant, animal, and microbial systems. Examples include biological, agricultural, and biomedical engineering.Chemical - use chemistry to create and improve materials. Examples include chemical, material, and polymer engineering.Civil - design and build structures. Examples include civil, construction and structural engineering.Electrical - design electrical equipment, devices, and electronic systems. Examples include electrical, electronic, computer and software engineering.Geotechnical - solve problems involving earth materials. Examples include petroleum, geological and environmental engineering.Management - improve operation of integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and energy. Examples include industrial and systems engineering.Mechanical - design and build things mechanical. Examples include aerospace, mechanical, naval and automotive engineering.