Engine technology

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC04BA60022
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Saunamäki, Ari
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
KOTU-2013AUTO   2 spring   3.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
KOTU-2014AUTO   2 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
KOTU-2015AUTO   2 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
KOTU-2016AUTO   2 spring   3.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
- explaining the general structures of engines.
- calculating combustion engines thermal processes.
- explaining the stress on mechanisms in relation to design, use and maintenance.
- demonstrating fuel and exhaust systems and their maintenance
- be able to seek information on the subject.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Combustion engines
- Thermodynamics
- Concepts of power recovery and coefficients of performance
- Structures and maintenance of crank mechanisms and valve gears
- Vibration dampers
- Lubrication, cooling and fuel devices
- Fuel and exhaust
- Measuring exhaust
- Super-charging
- Sustainable development in car field

Recommended or Required Reading

- Bosch: Autoteknillinen taskukirja

- Field-related publications and literature
- Lecturer's material

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures
- Exercises
- Group work
- Independent study
- Information search

Assessment Criteria

1 Student knows the basics of the knowledge objectives of the course.
3 Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well.
5 Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.

Assessment Methods

An examination/other way and trainings: 70/30
The presence (min 50%) and hour activity affect a grade.

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