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CA0018002 Hydrogen Homies Toronto
University of Toronto
Technical Inspections
Before they get on track, Urban Concept vehicles need to pass a series of 12 technical inspections. For some, the only goal is getting through this test. Many never even make it that far.
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Passed
1. Inspection Queue Entry
4 / 4
Bound/Printed documentation
(58 c)
Telemetry equipment installed
(58 c)
Charging Protection (fire blanket, Lipo bag)
(24 h)
Charger
(57 d iii)
Must pass again
2. Driver's Control
14 / 15
Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Helmet label readable - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Visor is clear and has no cracks - Primary Driver
(21 b)
Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Primary Driver
(21 a, c)
Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Primary Driver
(22 a)
Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Primary Driver
(22 b, d)
Driver weight (> 70kg) - Primary Driver
(20 a)
Ballast required?
Ballast based on lightest driver
(20 c)
Ballast of suitable type, proper location, sealed
(20 b)
SHELL logo front / both sides
(4 a-g)
Race number front / both sides
(4 a-g)
Partner sticker both sides
(4 a-g)
Other stickers < 400 cm²
(4 a-g)
Passed
3. Vehicle Weight
2 / 2
Vehicle weight
Vehicle weight < 225 kg
(45 h)
Must pass again
4. Brakes
9 / 10
Brake rotors point in direction of wheel rotation
(43 a)
Ergonomy (both hands on steering mech.)
(43 a)
Effectiveness Ramp Test
(43 b)
4 disc hydraulic brake
(51 a)
X design or front / rear
(51 b)
Brake pedal 2,500 mm²
(51 a)
Parking brake (50 N)
(51 e)
Disc thickness > 3 mm
(51 a)
One dual master cylinder or 2 master cyls
(51 c)
Comm brake sys (manuf's docs). Not bicycle
(51 a)
Must pass again
5. Vehicle Dimensions
9 / 10
Height 1000 - 1300 mm
(45 a)
Width 1200 - 1300 mm
(45 b)
Length 2200 - 3500 mm
(45 c)
Track width > 1000 mm (front)
(45 d)
Track width > 800 mm (rear)
(45 d)
Wheelbase > 1200 mm
(45 e)
Ground clearance > 100mm
(45 g)
Drivers comparment > 880 mm
(45 f)
Width at drivers shoulder > 700 mm - Primary Driver
(45 f)
Two Doors - Min 500 x 800 mm
(46 d)
Passed
6. Seat Belts, Roll bar & Exit
12 / 12
Safety Belts ≥ 5 mounting points
(29 a-b)
Safety Belts - chassis fixing
(29 d)
Crotch strap under body
(29 b)
Top strap at 10° angle
(29 b)
Length adjustor high enough for adjustement
(29 b)
Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack)
(29 c)
Safety belt strenght verified
(29 d)
Quality of body driver collision protection
(26 a)
Roll bar resist 70 kg all directions
(26 d)
Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Primary Driver
(26 b)
Roll bar width > shoulders - Primary Driver
(26 c)
Driver exit < 10 seconds - Primary Driver
(30 a-d)
Must pass again
7. Visibility
3 / 7
Front vis 180° & Tint - driver must be seen - Primary Driver
(28 a)
Rear visibility + Mirrors > 25 cm² - Primary Driver
(28 b)
Windscreen & wiper
(52, 28 a)
Window tint - driver must be seen
Electrical automotive horn
(31 a)
Horn sound level > 85 dBa @ 4 m
(31 b-c)
Horn uses accessory/ propulsion battery
(31 d)
Must pass again
8. Mechanical Vehicle Design
20 / 28
Fully closed body
(25 j, g)
Quality of body driver collision protection
(26 a-d)
Solid floor & frame
(25 i)
No external appendages or sharp edges
(25 c)
Body panels do not change shape in wind
(25 b, d)
Wheel covers integral with body
(46 b)
Internal/ext'l opening mech effective/intuitive
(30 c)
Method of opening marked with red arrow
(30 c)
Door solidly attached
(46 e)
Bulkhead rigid & fire resistant
(27 b-d)
Bulkhead isolates energy/driver compartment
(27 a)
Chain/belt guard
(34 g)
Running wheels (Pr:3/4, UC:4)
(25 a iii)
Wheels isolated from driver, chassis, or body
(41 c)
Rims 15 to 17 inch
(48 a)
Tire width > 80mm
(49)
Min tread 1.6 mm
(49)
Tyre pressure ≤ manufacturer's design pressure
Steering wheel diameter > 250 mm
(47 b)
Luggage compartment (and luggage)
(46 h)
Towing hook or ring
(46 j)
2 front turn indicators
(50 b)
2 front headlights
(50 a)
2 rear turn indicators
(50 c)
2 red rear brake light
(50 d)
2 red rear lights
(50 e)
Headlights ≥ 300 mm from center-line
(50 f)
Hazard Lights
(50 h)
Must pass again
9. Electrical Vehicle Design
6 / 31
Correct vehicle electrical schematic
(58 c)
Charger built for battery
(57 d iii)
Charging Protection (fire blanket, Lipo bag)
(24 h)
Capacity < 1000 Wh
(57 d iv)
Max 48 V nominal (60 V Peak)
(57 a)
Only one Battery, 2 terminals, single physical package
(57 b, i)
Solid metal containment tray OR Lipo bag
(57 d vi)
Batt mount firm, behind b/head, not under seat
(57 c)
Main fuse < 300 mm from +ve terminal ADD fuse size
(57 e)
Super Cap voltage > system V
(57 a)
Fuse on +ve of SC, <300mm, size OK
(57 e)
Super Cap External connectors
(63 c)
Super Cap Electrical Isolation from body/frame
(57 f)
Fuse on +ve of FC, <300mm, size < surface area
(65 l ii)
Accessory circuit isolated from propulsion
(65 k, m)
Starter Battery External connectors
(65 k)
Elec system has proper fuse protection
(57 e)
Only allowed electrical devices powered by accessory battery
(57 h)
Electrical enclosures - transparent
(57 j)
Electrical wiring connections visible/no splices
(57 k)
JM Installation in engine compartment
(56 c)
JM visible and accessible from outside
(56 b)
JM Correct circuit location
(56 c)
JM Counting Correctly
(56 c)
Super Cap JM Installation in engine compartment
(56 b, 63 d)
Super Cap JM Correct circuit location
(56 c iii, 63 d)
Super Cap JM Counting Correctly
(56 c iii, 63 d)
Internal Estop Switch
(37 f) i)
External Estop mounting location
(37 f (ii))
Latching External Estop push button (no push/pull levers)
(37 g)
Blue triangle sticker
(37 f (iii))
Not yet started
10. Energy Verification
0 / 19
Doc'n (schematic, H2 flow, fuel cell)
(58 c, 65 a)
Correct system design
(65 a)
Pipe H2 suitable, S.Steel (1.5b), PTFE (<1.5b)
(65 f)
Connectors H2 OK (comp type, no teflon)
(65 f)
2 ventilation holes 5 cm²
(65 c)
Hydrogen sensor at highest point
(65 d)
Normally closed solenoid valve
(65 e)
Hydrogen cylinder firmly installed
(65 b v, vi)
Installed Press. valve must vent outsdie vehicle
(65 f, v)
Flowmeter installed and functioning
(65 a, h)
Telemetry H2 flowmeter installed
(83)
Purge pipe vents outside or not used
(65 g)
Emergency shutdown function
Internal/External Estop Switch
(37 f)
Latching push button (no push/pull levers)
(37 g)
Efficiency of Estop (3 methods, valve/MC)
(37 a-c)
Dead man's switch
(37 h)
Blue triangle sticker
(37 f (iii))
Joulemeter in place for Supercap
Not yet started
11. Telemetry
0 / 8
OBC-Pod mounted correctly
OBC Backbone mounted correctly
Battery mounted correctly
(69 a)
Sensors mounted correctly
Cables mounted correctly
No direct electrical connection of OBC to car body or chassis
OBC working properly
Shutdown Relay working properly
Not yet started
12. Final Check
0 / 4
Technical Sticker received
Safety Sticker received
Pit Crew vests received
Transponder received