2023-2024 / MECA0041-3

Internal combustion engine, Part 2 Application to propulsion

Duration

10h Th, 10h Pr, 10h Proj., 0,5d FW

Number of credits

 Master of Science (MSc) in Electromechanical Engineering2 crédits 

Lecturer

Marc Nélis

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

CH1: The transport sector, market drivers, evolution of the powertrain

CH2: Alternative fuels and alternative powertrains

CH3: Lubricants, engine lubrication and mechanical efficiency

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Knowledge of current developments in powertrain technologies

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Course MECA0041-1 "Internal combustion engine fundamentals"

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Analysis of a technical / scientific paper

Case study on a recent technological development linked to the energy efficiency of the engine or to the decarbonisation of the fuel

Lab/TP at Francorchamps with the possibility to use 4 gas analyser, CNG cars, engine test bench, OBD and electric cars.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

The course consists of an oral presentation illustrated by diagrams, graphics and videos.

Course given during the 2nd semester.

Recommended or required readings

- 3 chapters available on MyULIEGE (MECA0041)
- Heywood J.B., Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals. McGraw-Hill Book Company, New-York (USA), 1988 - Ferguson C.R. and Kirkpatrick A.T., Internal Combustion Engines, 2nd edition. John Wiley & Sons, New-York (USA), 2001

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

Written work / report


Additional information:

Any session :

- In-person: written exam ( open-ended questions )

Additional information:

A general understanding is required which will be assessed during a written exam. This will consist of illustrated questions requiring a short answer. Some questions can also involve basic concepts explained in the form of a mathematical formulation. The questionnaire is written in English.

Work placement(s)

A visit of a factory or automotive centre is organised.

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

The lecture is given during the second quadrimester

Contacts

Marc NELIS

ULiege / Technifutur Francorchamps

marc.nelis@uliege.be / marc.nelis@technifutur.be

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