Internal Combustion Engines – New Techonologies

To know the operation of all systems that integrate the internal combustion engines, as well as to know how to make the respective diagnosis of symptoms and application of maintenance techniques.

a) Theoretical-practical: consist of exposure by the teacher of the syllabus, using audiovisual media.

b) Practices: the different technologies are analyzed, research by students on the various themes and reports are developed, in groups of students, with the support of the teacher.

Knowledge and skills: a.1 Understand and know how to integrate technological innovations in order to facilitate the easy integration of graduates into the job market. a.2 Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems with new engine technologies (NTM) used in automotive traction, as well as to build and support new engine diagnostic and preparation solutions. a.3 Ability to collect, select and interpret information to support the recommended solutions. a.4 Ability to interpret experimental results and develop experiences implementing NTM. Competences: b.1 Know how to perform measurements, instrument and control the operation, in engines of new technologies. b.2 Have the ability to install, operate and maintain and repair under NTM. b.3 Know how to apply fault detection technologies to vehicles with NTM. 

1.New technologies, in optimization, within the scope of conventional engines: 1.1. Supercharging systems. 1.2. Intermediate compressed air cooling systems. 1.3.New direct fuel injection systems (Diesel and gasoline). 1.4.Phase Variables. 1.5.EGR systems. 1.6.Synchronization of EGR systems with phase inverters (Valvetronic; others). 1.7. Variable compression engines. 1.8.Wankel rotary engine. 1.9. Gas engines and turbines, including aviation turbofan engines. 1.10. Stirling engines. 1.11. Compressed air engines. 1.12. Anti-lag systems on turbocharged engines. 1.13.Technologies to mitigate the formation of gaseous effluents, noise and fuel consumption. 1.14. Solutions for the treatment of exhaust and noise emissions.

2.New and recent technologies: 2.1. HCCI engines. 2.2. Hydrogen internal combustion engines. 2.3. Split-cycle engines. 2.4.Cylinder deactivation systems. 2.5. Engines with pneumatic valves. 2.6.Obd system (on board diagnosis). 2.7.New engine control technologies. 2.8. Vehicle information technologies. 2.8.1.GPS. 2.8.2. Self-diagnostic equipment. 2.9. High-performance synthetic fuels and lubricants and their impact in terms of internal engine friction and pollutant emissions. 2.10.Other new technologies and new materials used in the manufacture of engines. 2.11.New technologies in engine preparation.

3. Alternative energies in vehicles.

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Recommended bibliography:

» Diapositivos em Power Point elaborados pelo docente.
» Bosch, R. (2000). Automotive Handbook, “5th Edition”, SAE International.
» Heywood, J. (1998). Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals. McGraw Hill, ISBN: 0-07-100499-8.
» Martins, J. (2006). Motores de Combustão Interna. 2ª. Edição, Publindústria.
» Heisler,H. (1998), Advanced Engine Technology, World of books, Lda.

Complementary bibliography

» Bocchi, G. (1987). Motori a Quattro Tempi. Hoepli editore.

» Vlieger, I.; Cowan, R.; Morato, A.; Azkárate, G. and Estevan, R. (2003).Trends in Vehicle and Fuel Technologies. Review of past trends. European Commission JRC-IPTS 197 The ESTO Network. Report EUR 20746 EN.
» FENTON, J. (1998). Handbook of Automotive Power train and Chassis Design Professional Engineering. Publishing. ISBN: 1860580750 421.
» H. Zhao (2009); Advanced Direct Injection Combustion Engine Technologies and Development, 1st Edition.
» Duffy, J. (1998). Auto Electricity and Electronics Technology. Goodheart-Willcox Publisher. ISBN: 97-8156-637-441-5.
» Sá, A. (1997). Electronics for Scientists: Physical Principles with Applications to Instrumentation. Prentice Hall, ISBN: 97-8013-359-480-5.