Base Knowledge
Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Materials.
Teaching Methodologies
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.
Students may obtain approval in a final exam of the discipline. In each part of the examination (theoretical and theoretical-practical), it must be obtain an approved percentage of at least 30%.
Learning Results
The main objectives are:
– 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.
The core competencies are:
– 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.
Program
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
Internship(s)
NAO