3 ECTS credits
80 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4023595ENR for all students in the 1st semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
After a short historical introduction, the basic operational principles of 2 and 4 stroke, spark-ignition (S.I.) and compression ignition (C.I.) engines are discussed. The basic engine parameters and corresponding curves such as torque, horsepower, specific fuel consumption are then introduced. After this introduction, a detailed study of the S.I. engine is made. Starting from the characteristics of the fuel, the air-fuel mixture formation, ignition and exhaust are discussed. A lot of attention is paid to the composition of the exhaust gases, their impact on the environment and their reduction. Also a detailed study of CI engines, as well as their recent developments, are presented. Finally the advantages of using chargers, turbo as well as superchargers, are discussed.
Lab experiments
Three experiments will be performed:
1. gasoline engine testing
2. diesel engine testing
3. CFR engine testing: engine speed and air/fuel ratio
Two exercises on the use of alternative fuels and their impact on engine control strategies are solved in group.
Attendance of and participation in the lab experiments is compulsory. Legitimate absenteism must be caught up on by arrangement with the assistant.
In case of illegitimate absenteism during a lab session the mark for the report of the relevant experiment is 0/20.
Redoing of the lab experiments is not possible for the 2nd session.
This course deals in detail with the operation and construction of internal combustion engines. The objective of the course is to give the student a good understanding of the operation of these engines, the function of each of the components and their relationship with engine parameters such as horsepower, torque, emissions a.o. During the college, recent evolutions in engine technology such as direct gasoline injection, direct diesel injection, soot filtering, NOx reduction a.o. are discussed.
The course is illustrated by means of laboratory experiments on engine testbenches used for testing diesel, gasoline and CFR engines and exercises on alternative fuels and their impact on the engine control parameters.
MA_B8 Can collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team
MA_A1 Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering
MA_A17 Having a broad scientific knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to design, produce and maintain complex mechanical, electrical and/or energy systems with a focus on products, systems and services
MA_A18 Having an in-depth scientific knowledge, understanding and skills in at least one of the subfields needed to design, produce, apply and maintain complex mechanical, electrical and/or energy systems
MA_A19 Having an in-depth understanding of safety standards and rules with respect to mechanical, electrical and energy systems
MA_B4 Can reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity)
MA_B5 Can conceive, plan and execute a research project, based on an analysis of its objectives, existing knowledge and the relevant literature, with attention to innovation and valorization in industry and society
MA_B6 Can correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
MA_B7 Can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 66% of the final mark.
PRAC Lab Work determines 34% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Lab Work category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The final grade is composed based on the following categories :
- Written Exam, composed of a multiple-choice exam and an open question exam, determines 66% of the final mark.
- Lab Work determines 34% of the final mark.
Within the PRAC Lab Work category, the following assignments need to be completed : reports lab work with a relative weight of 34 which comprises 34% of the final mark.
Note : Laboratory work : reports.
Reports and exercises will be handed over to the assisting instructor. Each report and/or exercise has a quotation weighting factor of 1/5. Besides the report mark, the student will get an individual mark based on his attitude, efforts and skills during the lab experiments.
Additional info with regard to grading
Written closed book examination.
Calculation of final mark
Written examination 66%
Laboratory & exercises work : 34 % divided over 60% reports & exercises, 40% attitude, effort and skills.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Aeronautics and Aerospace (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Vehicle Technology and Transport (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Energy (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Aeronautics
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Energy
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Sustainable Transport and Automotive Engineering