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Identical coursesCombustion Engines (B-KUL-H04S6B)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) have been, and will remain for the foreseeable future, a vital and active area of engineering education and research. This course aims first to demonstrate to the student the application of engineering sciences and then to understand the technological aspects of ICE.
Previous knowledge
Classical thermodynamics, heat transfer, theory of flows, kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms, principles of machine construction.
Elementary knowledge of electricity, dynamics, vibrations, systems theory, machine elements and control technology is required.
Prerequisites: H01N2A: Energy conversion machines and systems
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
H0T49A : Mechatronic Drive Systems
Is included in these courses of study
- EIT-KIC Master in Energy (Leuven et al) (Option: Energy for Smart Cities) 120 ects.
Activities
3.3 ects. Combustion Engines: Lectures (B-KUL-H04S7a)
Content
This course is divided in two parts:
- The first part of the course gives a modern approach to the study of internal combustion engines. During this part of the course the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer will be applied to the analysis of internal combustion engines. The problematics related to engine emissions will be reviewed together with the emissions regulations and controls. Engine testing and control and overall engine performances evaluation are also included.
- The second part of the course is focused on gas turbines and gives a short introduction to gas turbine cycles, axial and radial compressors.
Course material
Study cost: More than 100 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)
- Colin R. Ferguson Allan T. Kirkpatrick, Internal Combustion EnginesApplied Thermosciences, Third Edition, Wiley (2016)
- Slides on Toledo
Is also included in other courses
0.7 ects. Combustion Engines: Exercises (B-KUL-H04S8a)
Content
Further elaboration on the subject matter of the lectures, by means of practical exercises.
Is also included in other courses
Evaluation
Evaluation: Combustion Engines (B-KUL-H24S6b)
Explanation
The examination is based on the lectures as well as on the exercises.
- The student gets 2 questions (weight in total score is indicated)
- Participation to lab sessions is compulsory. The marks on the lab sessions are part of the total mark.
- The exam is closed book, formular is allowed. Simple calculator allowed.
- It is not possible to retake lab sessions.
- Students taking part in an exchange semester during the first term must contact the lecturer to make a special assignment that will be considered equivalent to the laboratory sessions.
- Unjustified absence for a lab session or to the special lab assignment results in a score of 0/20 for the whole course.
- The examination system for the third examination period is identical to that of the second examination period.