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	doc. Ing. Rostislav Matějka, CSc.

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.

Literature

MACEK, Jan. Spalovací motory. 2. vyd. V Praze: České vysoké učení technické, 2012. .

HEYWOOD, John B. Internal combustion engine fundamentals. New York: McGraw-Hill, c1988, xxix, 930 p., [2] p. of plates. .

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. .

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