The engine technology and emission controlLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The objective of this course is to understand the structure and operation of the internal combustion engine and the emissions it causes and their effects.

Content

ENGINE TECHNOLOGY- The internal combustion engine uses and the breakdown criteria- Spark ignition and the diesel engine- 2- and 4-stroke engine- The main dimensions of the cylinder and the imposition of a cylinder ratio, the average piston speed- Mean effective pressure- Torque, power and efficiency- Specific fuel consumption- Combustion without the need for air coefficient- Gas exchange
EMISSION CONTROL- Fuels - combustion – combustion products- Breakdown of emissions- The effects and disadvantages of various types of emissions- The importance of transport emissions of all emissions in proportion- Petrol engine emissions and their reduction- Diesel engine emissions and their reduction- Measurement procedures of and legislation on emissions from light-duty vehicles- Methods of measurement and regulation of emissions of heavy duty vehicles