Internal combustion engines (10 cr)

Objective

After this course student knows internal combustion engine and its components and auxiliaries. Student knows engine efficiency levels and how to improve them. Student also knows exhaust emissions and how to restrict them.

After this course student knows how to make and critically analyze engine measurements. Student understands how engine operates and can evaluate how different parameters affect on engines features.

Content

Engine components
Forces and torques of the engine
Engine efficiency levels
Gas exchange
Engine emissions
Fuels and lubricants
Engine measurement and analyzing of the results.

Location and time

Kevään ajan lähiopetuksena. Neljä tuntia viikossa.

Materials

Oppimateriaali Moodlessa

Teaching methods

Luennot, kotitehtävät, laboraatiot

Employer connections

Ei erillistä osuutta

Exam schedules

Tentti tehtävissä Moodlessa toukokuun kahden ensimmäisen viikon ajan.

Completion alternatives

Ei valinnaisia tapoja

Student workload

Opiskelija käyttää aikaa luentojen kuuntelemiseen 64 tuntia ja laboraatiotöihin 8 tuntia. Lisäksi esitetntit ja laboraatioselostusten kirjoittaminen, sekä lopputentti.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of engine technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the engine technology sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Qualifications

The basic of thermodynamics