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Julkaistu 19.2.2026

(Päivitetty 12.7.2026)

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Fundamentals of Combustion Engines

31.8.2026 - 4.12.2026

5 op

Paikan päällä

This is an advanced level course for the Master's degree, which requires knowledge either of the course ENER2020 Teknillinen termodynamiikka, 5 op or ENER2040 Selected topics from thermodynamics and heat transfer, 5 ECTS before starting the course.

The course introduces the types and classification of diesel and gas engines. The course examines engine operating variables, such as air coefficient, power, efficiency and specific consumption, and the dependencies between them.
The course introduces simple engine cycle processes, their efficiencies and average pressures, as well as indicator drawings and their use. In addition, the combustion process is discussed, including air requirements, exhaust gas volumes and exhaust gas composition, as well as combustion events in various engines and factors affecting combustion quality. The operation and basic structures of injection and fuel supply systems are part of the core content.
The course also examines the movement of the crank mechanism, the forces acting on it and the balance of mass forces, as well as the generation of torsional vibrations and damping solutions. Supercharging, supercharging systems and supercharger structures, and the related calculations are discussed as part of engine performance. In addition, the course covers the calculation of exhaust emissions, the formation of emissions and methods for reducing them, as well as the structures of the main engine parts and the materials used.

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Lisätiedot ja ilmoittautuminen

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ENER3220

After completing the course, the student can

introduce and categorize diesel and gas engine types
solve the relative air-fuel ratio, power, efficiency and specific fuel consumption of an engine, and explain how different factors affect different efficiencies and available power
calculate the efficiency and mean effective pressures of simple engine cycles and describe the engine indicator diagram and present its quantities and use
solve combustion problems: air requirement, air amount, exhaust gas flow rate and composition
explain combustion processes of different engines, describe the factors affecting the quality of the combustion and solve injection system problems
describe the operation and basic structures of fuel supply systems
solve crank mechanism problems, draw the forces acting on the crank mechanism, and explain the basic principles of balancing the inertia forces
present the mechanism causing torsional vibrations and describe damping solutions
solve problems connected to super- or turbocharging, and describe charging systems and structures
calculate exhaust emission quantities, explain how emissions are formed, and list methods of reducing emissions
describe the structure of the main engine parts and name the materials

The course promotes lifelong learning (complexities and trade-offs) and develops product development and marketing skills.

Additionally, the course develops

problem solving and decision-making skills (calculations, analysing alternatives),
analytical and critical thinking (assessment of solutions and techniques), and
communication (written, oral)

Sections of the following as announced in the course:

Heywood, J. (2018), Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals

Griffiths, D. (1999), Marine Medium Speed Diesel Engines

Griffiths, D. (2006), Marine Low Speed Diesel Engines

Wright, A. A. (2000), Exhaust Emissions from Combustion Machinery

Also lecture material, notes and calculations completed during contact teaching.

Additional material:

Mollenhauer, K. und Tschöke, H. (eds.) (2010), Handbook of Diesel Engines

Merker, G. P. und Teichmann, R. (Hrsg.) (2014), Grundlagen Verbrennungsmotoren

van Basshuysen, R. und Schäfer, F. (Hrsg.) (2006), Lexikon Motorentechnik

van Basshuysen, R. und Schäfer, F. (Hrsg.) (2017), Handbuch Verbrennungsmotor

van Basshuysen, R. and Schäfer, F. (Hrsg.) (2016), Internal Combustion Engine Handbook

Stone, R., (1999), Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines

Heisler, H. (1995), Advanced engine technology

Ferguson C. R. and Kirkpatrick, A. T. (2021), Internal Combustion Engines: Applied Thermosciences, 4th edition

Hoag, K. L. (2006), Vehicular Engine Design, Powertrain

Latarche, M. (ed.) (2021), Pounder’s Marine Diesel Engines and Gas Turbines

Grote, K. H. and Antonsson, E. K. (eds.) (2008), Handbook of Mechanical Engineering

Hiereth, H. and Prenninger, P. (2010), Charging the Internal Combustion Engine

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