INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES II

Course Information
TitleΜΗΧΑΝΕΣ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΚΑΥΣΗΣ ΙΙ / INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES II
Code316
FacultyEngineering
SchoolMechanical Engineering
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodSpring
CoordinatorGrigorios Koltsakis
CommonYes
StatusActive
Course ID20000360

Programme of Study: UPS of School of Mechanical Engineering

Registered students: 11
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
EnergyElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)1055
Design and StructuresElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)1055

Class Information
Academic Year2019 – 2020
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours5
Class ID
600150073
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
  • 113 THERMODYNAMICS I
  • 118 FLUID MECHANICS I
  • 207 TURBOMACHINES
  • 122 HEAT TRANSFER
  • 219 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES I
Learning Outcomes
After successful course completion, the students will be able to solve complex design and operational problems for Internal Combustion Enggines, via their familiarization with modern modeling approaches. They will be in the position to study critically the technical literature and evaluate technologies of improving the energy and environmental performance of engines.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an international context
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Generate new research ideas
Course Content (Syllabus)
Engine cycle simulation (process analysis) using filling-emptying models. Thermodynamic analysis and cycle efficiency calculation. Modeling of flow in inlet/exhaust valves. Combustion models. Pollutant formation prediction via two-zone combustion modeling. Compressible flow and gas dynamics analysis in inlet and exhaust pipes. Turbocharger thermodynamic analysis, modeling and practical aspects. Intercooling. Modeling of cooling and lubrication systems. Simulation examples of steady-state and transient performance of Diesel and gasoline engines. Simulation applications using commercial software tools and model validation.
Keywords
Engines, Combustion, Simulation
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Multimedia
  • Interactive excersises
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Part of the course is supported by a commercial software for engine simulation. An academic license is provided to the students, in order to execute their projects.
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures551.8
Reading Assigment250.8
Interactive Teaching in Information Center100.3
Project351.2
Written assigments150.5
Exams50.2
Other / Others50.2
Total1505
Student Assessment
Description
2 mandatory interim projects: 60% final written exam: 40% 3rd optional project: up to 10% increase of the final grade.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Summative)
  • Oral Exams (Summative)
  • Performance / Staging (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Βιβλίο [22771009]: Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, Heywood John Βιβλίο [174380]: Simulating Combustion [electronic resource], Merker, Günter P.Otto, Frank.Schwarz, Christian.Stiesch, Gunnar. Βιβλίο [179736]: Charging the Internal Combustion Engine [electronic resource], Hiereth, Hermann.Prenninger, Peter.
Additional bibliography for study
Technische Verbrennung: Simulation verbrennungsmotorischer Prozesse, Merker, Schwarz, Teubner (εκτεταμένα κείμενα του συγγράμματος δίνονται μεταφρασμένα στο site τους μαθήματος ως υποστηρικτικό υλικό). Motortechnische Zeitschrift: Μηνιαίο τεχνικό περιοδικό που χρησιμοποιείται από τους φοιτητές για εκπόνηση εργασιών αλλά και για παρουσίαση τεχνολογιών στα πλαίσια των παραδόσεων.
Last Update
14-10-2016