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Internal Combusion Engines of Vehicles
| Type of study | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | English |
| Code | 342-0331/06 |
| Abbreviation | SMDP |
| Course title | Internal Combusion Engines of Vehicles |
| Credits | 3 |
| Coordinating department | Institute of Transport |
| Course coordinator | Ing. Jakub Šmiraus, 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
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
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 .