Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, students are expected to have knowledge of designing production current internal combustion engines. She will master the thermodynamic and combustion engineering basics as well as constructive aspects of manufacturing methods, material selection, etc. Students should also have knowledge of emissions from diesel and otto engines and how to reduce them.

Content

- Introduction
- History
- Engine components
- Comparison Factors
- Gas exchange and combustion
- Thermodynamics
- Mechanics
- Utility Systems
- Overcharging
- Fuels
- issues

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Know:
- different types of engines and working principles
- combustion engine main parts, gas exchange and combustion.
- different thermodynamic processes, properties and calculations.
- the location of the internal combustion engine in different contexts and disciplines.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

understand:
- how different components affect engine performance.
- how different main parts of the internal combustion engine affect performance and emissions.

Can calculate and select engine technical components.
Able to answer and ask questions regarding motor engineering terms orally and in writing.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Can independently:
- select and plan different engine technology applications.
- select and design solutions that affect the internal combustion engine.
- calculate mass forces, torques and vibrations in the internal combustion engine.

Can argue and present for different choices of engines and technical solutions.

Qualifications

None