Spyker Prize 2008 (lecture + presentation)
SPYKERPRIJS 2008 awarded to the best vehicle technology graduation reports HBO/WO, also Spyker lecture, visit TÜV Rheinland TNO Automotive International and opening NCAD.
The Vehicle Technology Department of KIVI NIRIA annually awards the Spyker Prize for the best graduation reports in the field of vehicle technology in the Netherlands. The prize is named after the illustrious Dutch car brand from the first quarter of the last century, which has found a spectacular successor in the new Spyker. The Spyker Prize has an HBO and a WO version.
Helmond Automotive Campus
The award ceremony this time took place at PDE Automotive in Helmond, located at the Helmond Automotive Campus, which is also home to TNO Automotive, the Netherlands Centre for Auto Documentation, Fontys Hogelschool, Fier and a number of other automotive companies.
TÜV Rheinland TNO Automotive International
One such company is TÜV Rheinland TNO Automotive International, where in the afternoon some 30 KIVI NIRIA members were given a tour of the new Crash laboratory. In the process, they saw the new Full Scale and Inverse Sled test track. Many Euro-NCAP tests are carried out at TTAI and it is precisely in that area that many changes will be made in the coming years. Richard Schram of TTAI explained the new way in which the well-known "stars" will be calculated. In addition, Erik Scheurkogel explained the cooperation between TNO Automotive and TÜV Rheinland.
Spyker Lecture by Carlo van de Weijer
Carlo van de Weijer, Managing Director at TomTom Research Center in Eindhoven held this year's Spyker Lecture entitled " The potential of Connected Navigation". Here, he discussed the development of car navigation, where a great improvement in route determination is possible mainly through the use of position data from users. If one connects the navigation system to the TomTom Home network via computer at home, almost all users give permission to pass on data such as time, speed and position of all trips taken. Moreover, many people take the trouble to pass on map corrections in case of works, new roads, etc. So TomTom gets a lot of valuable information about all roads in NL and beyond. By comparing the average speeds, TomTom can thus give a time-dependent route advice. This means that you get a different route recommendation at 11 a.m. than at 5 p.m., because it turns out that a detour is faster during rush hour.
In addition, TomTom systems are now equipped with a telephone card so that real-time information about speeds on the roads can be passed on to the control centre. This way, traffic jams (on all roads) can be determined much better than the current loops that are only on motorways. That congestion information is then also sent back to users so that they get accurate information and therefore the linked TomTom may calculate a better alternative route.
Spyker Prize presentation
As in past years, the Spyker Prize was presented after the lecture for the best graduation reports in HBO and WO education. This year there were three nominations for HBO, all from the HAN, and two nominations for WO, both from the TU/e. The nominees were nominated by the graduation supervisors. All nominees gave a 10-minute presentation after which there was 2 minutes for questions. This gave all listeners an insight into the purpose of the research and the results and conclusions.
HBO
For the first time in the history of the Spyker Prize, there was a female winner. Among the HBO nominees, ing. Laura Luijten with her report "Development and Preliminary Validation of a Thermal Tyre Mode" conducted at Toyota F1 in Cologne. The report describes the research on a thermal tyre model that calculates the temperature in the tyre during track driving. The temperature in the tyre in very important for calculating the grip of the tyre. The model can thus be used to perform better vehicle dynamics simulations.
The first prize at HBO, Euro 500,- was sponsored by Helmond Automotive.
WO
At WO, the first prize, also Euro 500,- went to ir. M.A. Beenakkers with his report "Drive off control to prevent clutch judder" carried out at DAF Trucks in Eindhoven. In it, he describes research into reducing jerking when trucks with semi-automatic gearboxes accelerate. Here, the relatively slack driveline can start to resonate, causing the truck to accelerate very jerkily, which is very uncomfortable.
By programming the control of the automatic clutch differently and using a control loop, the jerking can be completely prevented.
The other students also gave a good and interesting presentation on their graduation work so that we can look back on a very successful Spyker Prize presentation. All students went home with a free membership of KIVI NIRIA.
More information: f.hoeberichts@kpnplanet.nl.
Nederlands Centrum voor Auto Documentatie
Until recently, the NCAD was on the TU/e site. However it appeared to be growing out of its seams there hence a new location was found at the Automotive campus in Helmond. On the evening of the Spyker Prize, the centre was officially opened by NCAD board chairman Dr Ing Gijs Mom and campus director Han van den Bremer. See www.ncad.nlfor more info and opening hours of this very interesting and extensive collection of automotive documentation.
Description
Carlo van de Weijer, TomTom, "The potential of Connected Navigation"
Also: excursion Tüv Rheinland TNO Automotive Crash lab and Opening NCAD! (follow the link below)
SPYKERLEZING
Carlo van de Weijer, Managing Director at TomTom in Eindhoven, will discuss in the Spyker lecture the enormous potential of navigation systems, if coupled with other systems. The use of position information from mobile phones, as recently introduced at TomTom (HD traffic), is only the first of many new ways of making navigation systems more accurate and responsive to changing road situations. The aim is to provide even better traffic flow and greater safety for the many users.
SPYKERPRIJS
The Spyker Prizes are awarded annually to the best graduation reports by WO and HBO students in the field of vehicle technology. The prize is named after the illustrious Dutch car brand Spyker from the first quarter of the last century.
All nominees, who are nominated by their graduation supervisors, will briefly explain their research through a presentation. This will immediately bring the audience up to date on the latest developments and research.
The event is the highlight of the annual programme of KIVI NIRIA's vehicle engineering department and also aims to bring together members and non-members active in the automotive world. For students, it is also an opportunity to gain more insight into graduation and get in touch with companies with graduation positions.
15.00-17.30 hrs
Excursion at TÜV Rheinland TNO Automotive Safety Lab (register via the link provided below)
17.30 hrs
Sandwich meal
18.00 hrs
Spyker lecture by Carlo van de Weijer, TomTom: "The Potential of Connected Navigation"
18.50 hrs
Break
19.15 hrs
Presentations of graduation studies by all nominees, 10 minutes each
20.30 a.m.
Outcome of jury and presentation of both Spyker Prizes
21.00 a.m.
Opening: Nederlands Centrum voor Autohistorische Documentatie (NCAD) (register separately via the link below)
21.00 a.m.
Drinks
22.00 a.m.
Closing
Registration is possible until 18 November 2008 at the latest.
Location
TNO/PDE, Steenovenweg 1
5708 HN Helmond
Organiser
Vehicle Technology
Name and contact details for information
Information from Fons Hoeberichts, using the e-mail address below or by phone: 06-15024774