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REPRESENTING THE UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG AT THE SHELL ECO-MARATHON

CONTENTS 01 The Shell Eco-marathon 02 Introduction 03 Technical Aspects 04 Technical Budget 05 Sponsorships 06 Multi-Disciplinary Team 07 Off Track Awards 08 Exposure for UJ 09 Conclusion

01 THE SHELL ECO-MARATHON International event invented by shell scientists 30 years ago. Multi-Continental event, attracting approximately 40 000 spectators Challenges young scientists and engineers to innovate and design for a better future. An opportunity for students to become directly involved with the corporate environment.

02 INTRODUCTION What is BMW Eco Pro Team The managerial structure of the team Melissa Mclennan – Technical Manager Muhammad Moolla – Project Manager Nabeel Abdool – Financial Manager Aim with regard to final position

03 TECHNICAL ASPECTS List drawn up from the Official Shell Rules for 2016

03 TECHNICAL ASPECTS System Diagram DEAD MAN DRIVER SAFETY SWITCH BATTERY & TELEMETRY STEERING BMS SYSTEM JOULEMETE FR WHEEL1 FR WHEEL2 R EXTERNAL INTERNAL BRAKES EMERGENCY EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SHUTDOWN BCK WHEEL CONTROLLER

03 TECHNICAL ASPECTS Wheel System RIMS Strength Weight NUBS Rolling Resistance Weight TYRE Rolling Resistance Thread Per Inch (TPI) Weight

03 TECHNICAL ASPECTS Wheel System Aerodynamic analysis (Computational Fluid Dynamics)

03 TECHNICAL ASPECTS Brake System Two independent command systems: One for the front wheels (dual system) One for the back wheel DISC ROTAR Strength Weight

03 TECHNICAL ASPECTS Motors Hub Motors Chain Drive Motors

03 TECHNICAL ASPECTS Technical Aspects & Race Strategy CFD analysis: The effect of the track (turns, inclines) and weather conditions The effect of other vehicles in the near vicinity The effect when overtaking Race strategy & simulations: Driver experience Most efficient route Assistance from professionals in the field

04 TECHNICAL BUDGET

05 SPONSORSHIPS Approach to sponsors Letter and E-mail Presentations Confirmed and inclined sponsors Corporate and private organisations Distribution of funds Service rendering from KPMG

05 SPONSORSHIPS Categorisation of Sponsorships

06 MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM Represents the entire University of Johannesburg. Opportunity for students of various faculties to apply their knowledge. Creates a stronger team as the different aspects of the projects demands different expertise.

07 OFF TRACK AWARDS Safety Communication Innovation Vehicle design Technical design

08 EXPOSURE FOR UJ The university gains positive public marketing and exposure through various media sources such as: •Radio Stations •Newspaper and Magazine articles •Television interviews The university may build relationships with several national and multi-national industries: •BMW •Continental •FNB

09 CONCLUSION Goals and aims for the team Represent UJ on a professional level and promote young engineering in South Africa. First South African team to participate. Impact the Shell Eco Marathon Africa by making the challenge more known to competitors. Extensive research and planning. BMW Eco Pro Team has covered weaknesses by attaining expertise.

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