italian version

Aims :

Analysis of the characteristics of the internal combustion engines and of their components for different applications. Introduction to the models used to describe the chemical and thermo-fluido-dynamical processes which take place in an engine in order to understand its behavior and to proceed to its choice and design.

Topics :

Historical introduction and internal combustion engines classification
Engine design and operating parameters
Internal combustion engines operating cycles
Air inlet and exhaust processes in two- and four-strokes cycle engines
Supercharging and turbocharging
Ignition plants
Fuel metering in spark- and compression-ignited engines
Combustion in spark- and compression ignited engines
Pollutants formation and control
Engines cooling plants
Friction losses and lubrication

Textbooks :

G. Ferrari, Motori a Combustione Interna, Ed. Il Capitello, Torino
John B. Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGRAW-HILL INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS

Exam :

Oral.

Tutorial Session:

Everyday on appointment or monday from 10.30 till 12.30.