151-0251-00L  IC-Engines and Propulsion Systems I

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersK. Boulouchos, G. Georges, P. Kyrtatos
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 60.


AbstractIntroduction to basic concepts, operating maps and work processes of internal combustion engines. Thermodynamic analysis and design, scavenging methods, heat transfer mechanisms, turbulent flow field in combustion chambers, turbocharging. Energy systemic role of IC engines: conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion systems and decentralized power generation.
Learning objectiveThe students learn the basic concepts of an internal combustion engine by means of the topics mentioned in the abstract. This knowledge is applied in several calculation exercises and two lab exercises at the engine test bench. The students get an insight in alternative power train systems.
Lecture notesin English
LiteratureJ. Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill