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Terminated in academic year 2013/2014
Internal Combusion Engines of Vehicles
| Type of study | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Code | 342-0331/01 |
| Abbreviation | SMDP |
| Course title | Internal Combusion Engines of Vehicles |
| Credits | 4 |
| Coordinating department | Institute of Transport |
| Course coordinator | Ing. Jakub Šmiraus, Ph.D. |
Subject syllabus
Working principles of combusion engines.
Categorization of combusion engines,
basic types of combusion engines.
Basic definitions and terminology.
Main design elements.
Basic values and characteristics calculations.
Operation of combusion engines, two-stroke engines, four-stroke
engines, spark ignition engines (Otto, gasoline), compression-ignition engines
(diessel). Camshafts (SV,OHV,(D)OHC).
Two-stroke engine timing.
Mixture preparation, carburettors, fuel injection systems.
Accessories of combusion engines, ignition and cooling systems.
Relation engine - clutch - gearbox.
Categorization of combusion engines,
basic types of combusion engines.
Basic definitions and terminology.
Main design elements.
Basic values and characteristics calculations.
Operation of combusion engines, two-stroke engines, four-stroke
engines, spark ignition engines (Otto, gasoline), compression-ignition engines
(diessel). Camshafts (SV,OHV,(D)OHC).
Two-stroke engine timing.
Mixture preparation, carburettors, fuel injection systems.
Accessories of combusion engines, ignition and cooling systems.
Relation engine - clutch - gearbox.
Literature
Advised literature
SCHÄFER, Edited by Richard van Basshuysen and Fred. Internal combustion engine handbook basics, components, systems, and perspectives. Warrendale, Pa. (400 Commonwealth Dr., Wallendale PA USA): Society of Automotive Engineers, 2004. ISBN 978-076-8071-962 .
MACEK, Jan. Internal combustion engines. 2nd ed. Prague: Czech Technical University, 2012. ISBN 978-800-1050-156 .
HEYWOOD, John B. Internal combustion engine fundamentals. New York: McGraw-Hill, c1988, xxix, 930 p., [2] p. of plates. ISBN 00-702-8637-X .
MACEK, Jan. Internal combustion engines. 2nd ed. Prague: Czech Technical University, 2012. ISBN 978-800-1050-156 .
HEYWOOD, John B. Internal combustion engine fundamentals. New York: McGraw-Hill, c1988, xxix, 930 p., [2] p. of plates. ISBN 00-702-8637-X .