Engine technology (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- explaining the general structures of engines.
- calculating combustion engines thermal processes.
- explaining the stress on mechanisms in relation to design, use and maintenance.
- demonstrating fuel and exhaust systems and their maintenance
- be able to seek information on the subject.

Content

- Combustion engines
- Thermodynamics
- Concepts of power recovery and coefficients of performance
- Structures and maintenance of crank mechanisms and valve gears
- Vibration dampers
- Lubrication, cooling and fuel devices
- Fuel and exhaust
- Measuring exhaust
- Super-charging

Materials

- Field-related publications and literature
- Lecturer's material

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Exercises
- Group work
- Independent study
- Information search

Student workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1-2: Student knows the basics of the knowledge objectives of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3-4: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.