Learning Outcomes
After successful course completion, the students will be able to solve complex design and operational problems for Internal Combustion Enggines, via their familiarization with modern modeling approaches. They will be in the position to study critically the technical literature and evaluate technologies of improving the energy and environmental performance of engines.
General Competences
Apply knowledge in practice
Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Adapt to new situations
Make decisions
Work autonomously
Work in teams
Work in an international context
Work in an interdisciplinary team
Generate new research ideas
Course Content (Syllabus)
Engine cycle simulation (process analysis) using filling-emptying models. Thermodynamic analysis and cycle efficiency calculation. Modeling of flow in inlet/exhaust valves. Combustion models. Pollutant formation prediction via two-zone combustion modeling. Compressible flow and gas dynamics analysis in inlet and exhaust pipes. Turbocharger thermodynamic analysis, modeling and practical aspects. Intercooling. Modeling of cooling and lubrication systems. Simulation examples of steady-state and transient performance of Diesel and gasoline engines. Simulation applications using commercial software tools and model validation.
