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STUDY: Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Course: Engines

Semester:

Lectures + Exercises:

Total:

ECTS Credits:

III

3

1

60

6

Course Objective: Gaining basic knowledge of engine structure.

Course Contents: Introduction into engine structure. Working cycles of two- and four-stroke engines. Thermodynamic processes in engines. Otto process, Diesel process, Sabate process. Fuel combustion. Heating capacity. Thermal balance in Otto and Diesel engines. Basic parts and assemblies: piston mechanism, engine casing, head, blocks, distribution mechanism, carnshaft, camshaft. Otto engine fuelling systems. Diesel engine fuelling systems. Otto engine ignition system. Lubrication system. Cooling system. Engine performance regulation (catalytic converter, lambda probe, electronic ignition). Engine power increase. Multi-combustible engines. Gas turbines. Engine suitability for use, maintenance and overhaul.

General and Specific Competencies (Knowledge and Skills): Individual calculation of basic engine parameters. Analysis of structural design of internal combustion engines. Comparison of various engine designs. Completion of a basic maintenance schedule of internal combustion engines.