2020-2021 / 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 
 Certificate in sustainable automotive 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: Lubricants, engine lubrication and mechanical efficiency
CH3: Alternative fuels and alternative powertrains

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
An additional visit is also planned

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

The course consists of an oral presentation illustrated by diagrams, graphics and videos.
Course given in the 2nd semester.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Elimination of face-to-face lab activities made impossible by a red code

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

written work

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


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. Certain 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.

Organizational remarks

The lecture is given during the second quadrimester

Contacts

Marc NELIS
ULiege / Technifutur francorchamps
marc.nelis@uliege.be / marc.nelis@technifutur.be