Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board E
Date of Decision: 2013-04-17
Elective for: M4-fo
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
The objective of the course is to provide a deeper understanding of the design of modern internal combustion engines as well as on advanced engine concepts and methods.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
be able to use commercial computer software for gas exchange simulation of combustion engines
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
The course starts with an in-cylinder pressure analysis for heat release evaluation. Modern and advanced Otto and Dieseltype engines are investigated as well as the histrorical development of engines. Advanced gasexchange systems are discussed and special emphasis is provided on direct fuel injection since such systems have evolved dramatically the last years. New types of internal combustion engines such as HCCI and PPC are explained. Measuring techniques for the analyzing of engines as well as engine control are presented. Fuel aspects with emphasis on engine perfomrance and emissions is presented. Engine heat transfer processes and Waste Heat Recovery are explained. Finally an introduction to engine modelling is given.
Laboratory work will be given in which PPC is analyzed. Computer projects will also be conducted with the purpose of making the students identifying engine components as well as running engines virtually.
Normally a guest lecture will be given y an expert from industry.
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written examination graded with Fail or one of the passing grades 3, 4 or 5 which normally correspond to 40, 60 and 80% of the maximum number of points respectively. In order to qualify for participation in the written examination all of the mandatory laboratory exercises must have been completed with approved reports.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: MVK106
Course coordinator: Martin Tunér, martin.tuner@energy.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.energy.lth.se