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Internal Combusion Engines of Vehicles

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 342-0331/02
Abbreviation SMDP
Course title Internal Combusion Engines of Vehicles
Credits 5
Coordinating department Institute of Transport
Course coordinator Ing. Michal Richtář, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

lectures:
Definition and classification of internal combustion engines, the historical progression of combustion engines.
Characteristic parameters of internal combustion engines.
Ideal thermodynamic cycles, carnotization.
Fuel mixture preparation and gas exhcange process
The basic components of internal combustion engines.
The crank mechanism.
Accessories of internal combustion engines.
Emissions of combustion engine and its impact on the environment.

exercises:
Calculations of engine parameters
Construction of ideal cycle, carnotization
laboratory measurements
Kinematics and dynamics of the crank mechanism
Construction of p-V diagram

Literature

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

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 .