Reciprocating Engines

Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Materials.

Theoretical lectures with presentation and explanation of the matters contained in the syllabus.

The practical classes include solving calculation, as well as contact with existing equipment in the laboratory.

Both in theoretical and in practical classes students are motivated to search for complementary subjects related to engines.

– Understand the details of construction and principles of operation as well as the ability to install, operate and know how to intervene, through simple designs in power management, consumption and environmental impact of internal combustion engines;

– Know how to meet the needs of maintenance and repair, select the different components and systems, following the technological advances;

– Know and understand the operation of engines, as well the capacity to operate and select different types of engines;

– Know how to interpret readings about engine performance;

– Have the ability to install, operate and repair engines.

Theoretical

1. Function, classification and operating principles of engines

2. Theoretical cycles of internal combustion engine

3. Fuels, operating fluid and lubricants

4. Real cycles

5. Geometrical and operation parameters of the engines

6. Engine balance energy

7. Ecological parameters and anti-pollution systems

8. Dynamometer test engines

Theoretical and Practical

1. Practical description of engines

2. Design and construction of engines

3. Distribution system

4. Cooling system

5. Lubrication system

6. Fuel feed systems in SI engines

7. Fuel feed system in IC engines

8. Ignition system for SI engines

9. Solving theoretical and practical exercises

Continuous assessment with the completion of two tests, scheduled for the 9th and last week of classes.

Passing the tests is subject to obtaining a minimum grade of 8,0.

Students who opt for continuous assessment can access the Normal exam.

Students can opt only for the final exam.

The exams will consist of a theoretical component and a theoretical-practical component, with each component having a quotation of 10 values. Approval by exam is subject to obtaining a minimum of 3,0 values of the quotation in each of the components.

In all tests (tests and exams) it is only allowed to use a scientific calculating machine.

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