•   Combustion Engineering ELA19TE01-3003 06.09.2021-19.12.2021  6 credits  (ET21S-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    After completing the course, students are expected to have knowledge about the design of production-relevant internal combustion engines. They should master the thermodynamic and combustion technology basics as well as constructive aspects of manufacturing methods, material selection, etc.

    Furthermore, students should also have knowledge about emission formation from different diesel and otto processes and knowledge about the methods to reduce the emissions.
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites.
    Content of the study unit
    PART 1: Internal Combustion Engine - fundamentals

    1) Introduction to Engine types
    2) Design and operating parameters
    3) Thermodynamic processes and cycles
    4) Thermochemistry of Fuel-Air mixtures
    5) Gas Exchange processes
    6) Pollutant Formation and Control
    7) Modelling and simulation

    PART 2: Combustion Technologies

    1) Principles
    - Burning of gaseous-, liquid-, solid fuels
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    Does not fulfill the criteria for grade 1
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    The student knows:
    - different types of engines and working principles
    - the main parts of the combustion engine, gas exchange and combustion.
    - various thermodynamic processes, properties and calculations.
    - how the use of the internal combustion engine in different contexts and disciplines.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    The student knows how different components and design affect engine performance and emission formation. The student is able to calculate and select significant engine components.
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    The student is able to independently:
    - design different IC engine applications.
    - design technical solutions that affect the combustion engine.
    - Calculate mass forces, torques and vibrations in the internal combustion engine.
    - argue for and present different choices of engines and technical solutions.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Ronnie Sundsten

    Learning material

    All material will be on Moodle

    Learning methods

    Lectures and exercises

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Examination takes place through exams and exercises-
    The course grade is based on the total points from these elements.
    For passing, 1/3 of the maximum score in the tent is required.
    In the exercises there is no minimum limit they are mandatory.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    06.09.2021 - 19.12.2021

    Enrollment date range

    11.06.2021 - 12.09.2021

    Group(s)
    • ET21S-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Small group(s)
    • ET21 (Size: 25.
    Teachers and responsibilities

    Kaj Rintanen

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation

    Campus

    Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    According to the schedule on Moodle

    Timing and attendance

    Autumn 2019

    Student's schedule and workload

    56 h lectures
    28 h exercises
    40 h own studies
    2 h exam

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Does not fulfill the criteria for grade 1

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    Knows the different types of engines and their working principles
    Knows the main components of the internal combustion engine. Can explain gas change and combustion processes.
    Knows the different thermodynamic processes, properties and calculations.
    Knows the common applications and their specific criteria’s in context of the internal combustion engine.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Understands how different components affect engine performance.
    Understands how different main components of the internal combustion engine affect performance and emissions.
    Able to calculate and select engine components.
    Able to discuss topics regarding engine technical terms orally and in writing.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    Able to independently choose and plan different engine technology applications.
    Able to independently choose and design solutions that gives desired effect on the internal combustion engine performance.
    Able to independently calculate mass forces, torque and vibration in the internal combustion engine.
    Able to argue and motivate different technical choices in context of internal combustion engines and solutions in the different applications.