Syllabus for |
|
| MTF240 - Internal combustion engines |
| |
| Syllabus adopted 2014-02-17 by Head of Programme (or corresponding) |
| Owner: MPAUT |
|
|
7,5 Credits |
| Grading: TH - Five, Four, Three, Not passed |
| Education cycle: Second-cycle |
|
Major subject: Automation and Mechatronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering with Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Shipping and Marine Technology, Engineering Physics
|
|
Department: 42 - APPLIED MECHANICS
|
Teaching language: English
Open for exchange students
Block schedule:
C
Maximum participants: 80
| Course module |
|
Credit distribution |
|
Examination dates |
|
Sp1 |
Sp2 |
Sp3 |
Sp4 |
Summer course |
No Sp |
| 0199 |
Examination |
7,5 c |
Grading: TH |
|
7,5 c
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30 Oct 2014 pm M, |
05 Jan 2015 pm M, |
24 Aug 2015 pm M |
In programs
MPAUT AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory)
MPMAR MARITIME MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
MPSES SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
MPNAV NAVAL ARCHITECTURE AND OCEAN ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
Examiner:
Bitr professor
Sven B Andersson
Course evaluation:
http://document.chalmers.se/doc/8a61cfb0-ce23-42e7-accf-1f1eedd16181
Go to Course Homepage
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for a second cycle course the applicant needs to fulfil the general and specific entry requirements of the programme that owns the course. (If the second cycle course is owned by a first cycle programme, second cycle entry requirements apply.)
Exemption from the eligibility requirement:
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling these requirements.
Course specific prerequisites
Basic course in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
Aim
The course aims at providing fundamental knowledge of engines that are used in ground vehicles, which provide mechanical energy for vehicle propulsion. The course focuses on the end problem; the overall characteristics of energy conversion and transmission. A review of the fundamental principles that govern engine design and operation will be given and how the operating characteristics - power, efficiency and emissions depend on major engine design and operating variables.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
¿ explain the character of torque and power of an internal combustion engine.
¿ describe and explain major phenomena going on in an internal combustion engine, such as gas exchange, combustion and emissions formation.
Content
The course is a basic course in Internal Combustion Engines that provides the student with sufficient knowledge to take active part in design and development work within the automotive industry.
Organisation
The course is organized as a lecture based course complemented with two assignments. There are also some minor exercises, an engine lab and an engine dismantling lab.
Literature
Two books can be used: Richard Stone, Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines, 4th Edition, SAE International 2012, ISBN 978-0-7680-2084-7, or John B. Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill 1988, ISBN 0-07-100499-8. Both books are good, but the Stone book will be used as the primary text book since it is a much later edition and thus contains recent engine data. The Heywood book is better in som aspects but a bit old. Additional technical papers and classroom notes (lecture hand-outs) are used as supplementary text.
Examination
There is a midterm, where some problem solving is tested, and a written final exam. Participation in lab exercises and completed assignments will be a pre-requisite for the exam.