Fuel and oil supply technologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The aim is to gain knowledge of the principles of fuels and lubricants manufacture, their properties, selection and use.

Content

FUEL TECHNOLOGY:- Manufacture of oil- Gasoline standards, indicators and additives- Low-emission petrol and petrol of the future- Diesel requirements and ratios, low temperature properties and cold use- Diesel, environmental characteristics, diesel of the future- Diesel injection equipment- Alternative fuels (gas, alcohols, biofuels, hydrogen)
LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGY- The lubricant functions, lubrication mechanisms- Manufacture of lubricants- Basic characteristics and key figures of lubricants- Synthetic lubricants- Lubricant additives- Lubricating oils’ classification systems- Hydraulic oils- Lubricating greases- The lubricant change interval configuration, oil consumption