Aim of this diploma thesis is the turbocharger design calculation for single cylinder SI engine for Formula Student. This thesis includes a mathematical model of the engine, which is created in the Lotus Engine Simulation. This model applies for tuning the regulation of turbocharger charging pressure. Lotus uses the turbine waste gate valve for this regulation. The results of the simulation are the charging pressure,lengths of the intake manifold and etc. These parameters ensure the optimal engine qualities. The knowlege and results of the simulations are summarized at the conclusion.

The facility for the development and promotion of motorsport in South Africa will aim to serve as a precedent for future race track development. It is an exploration into the culture of motor racing and how the culture of architecture is enhanced within this very realm. The aim of this discourse is to establish the criteria required for an improved experience trackside and create a relationship between motor racing and architecture that will exhibit the fundamental purpose of being at the track - the racing. / Dissertation (MArch(Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2007. / Architecture / unrestricted

This thesis describes the design of single-cylinder four-stroke racing motorcycle with a displacement of 450 cm3. The introduction describes the MX1 class motorcycle engines design and basic parameters of the designed engine. This is followed by comparing construction of crank mechanism parts meeting strength calculations with components of contemporary racing engines. The next section describes the design of the timing mechanism, balance shaft, cylinder head, engine cylinder, gearbox shaft location and crankcase lubrication and cooling system.

L’objet de la thèse est de traiter de la compétition automobile comme enjeu opérationnel pour l’entreprise publique française. Elle montre la part respective des impératifs de recherche-développement, de parrainage, puis sponsoring, de recherche d’une image de marque, de marketing et de maximisation des ventes. Elle démontre le rôle moteur des pétroliers, Shell-Berre d’abord, puis, sous l’impulsion gaullienne représentée par Pierre Guillaumat, le groupe Elf ERAP, dont ce dernier était le PDG. Ce ne fut qu’à partir de l’arrivée de Bernard Hanon, directeur général, puis PDG, au début des années 1980, que la Régie Renault prit le leadership en ce domaine. En effet, sous la pression de la crise de l’énergie et de l’opinion, Elf Aquitaine, dirigée par Albin Chalendon, s’éloigna de la compétition automobile au profit de la voile. / The purpose of the thesis is to treat motor racing as an operational issue for the French public company. It shows the respective roles of research and development, sponsorship, sponsoring, branding, marketing and sales maximization. It demonstrates the driving role of the biggest oil companies, Shell-Berre first, then, under the Gaullist impetus represented by Pierre Guillaumat, the Elf ERAP group, of which the latter was the CEO. It was not until the arrival of Bernard Hanon, general manager, then CEO, in the early 1980s, that the Régie Renault took the leadership in this area. Indeed, under the pressure of the crisis of energy and opinion, Elf Aquitaine, led by Albin Chalendon, moved away from the motor racing in favor of sailing.