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Drives of vehicles

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Course Unit Code632-2003/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated6 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Third Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
JUR286Ing. Martin Juránek, Ph.D.
Summary
Student will be able to describe the design and principles of internal combustion engines of electric drives and hybrid systems. He will also be able to describe the diagnostic methods of motors and control units. the student will acquire knowledge and competence in the field of testing of internal combustion engines and electric drives.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Student will be able to describe the design and principles of internal combustion engines of electric drives and hybrid systems. He will also be able to describe the diagnostic methods of motors and control units. the student will acquire knowledge and competence in the field of testing of internal combustion engines and electric drives.
Course Contents
1st
History, principles, distribution and function of combustion engines.
Idealized cycles - the process and procedure for calculating the cylinder volume, power and compression ratio.

2nd
Timing Systems of combustion engine.

3rd
Analysis of sensors, actuators and passive components of modern combustion engine.

4th
The electronic controls and diagnostics of combustion engines - a theory, principle, equipment, methods.

5th
Ignition and Injection of combustion engine

6th
Measurement of parameters of combustion engine - dynamometer distribution, the dynamometer ÚPTAP, types of tests.

7th
Calibration of sensors on the dynamometer ÚPTAP, data processing and evaluation.

8th
Alternative fuels for combustion engine - CNG, LPG, electricity, hydrogen, biofuels.

9th
Combustion engine emissions, environmental impact. Production of CO, HC and NOx.
Ecology of drives (emissions, catalytic converters, particulate filters).

10th
Electric traction engine as alternative drives for cars.

11th
Saving energy - batteries, Battery management system, the fuel cell.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Duffy, James E.: Auto engines technology : principles, diagnosis and service of engines and related systéme, Goodheart-Willcox Tinley Park USA, 1997
Macek, Suk: Spalovací motory I.: Skripta ČVUT Praha 2000.
Papoušek, Štěrba: Diagnostika spalovacích motorů,Computer Press Brno, 2007
KAMEŠ, J. Alternativní pohon automobilu. 1. vydání. Praha : BEN, 2004.
Recommended Reading:
Blair, Gordon P.: Design and simulation of four-stroke engines, Society of Automotive Engineers Warrendale USA, 1999
VLK, F. Alternativní pohony motorových vozidel. 1. vydání. Brno, 2004.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit30 16
        ExaminationExamination70 35