IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject (*) AUTOMOTIVE PROPULSION SYSTEMS Code 20224224
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2010)
 Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional Fourth 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Mechanical Engineering
Coordinator
BRUNO ARGILAGUET, JUAN CARLOS
 E-mail juancarlos.bruno@urv.cat
jonatan.fernandez@urv.cat
johan.bruyninx@urv.cat
Lecturers
BRUNO ARGILAGUET, JUAN CARLOS
FERNANDEZ HEE, JONATAN
BRUYNINX , JOHAN
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General description and relevant information <div>GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE:<br /></div><div><div>This course presents the operation principles and technology of internal combustion engines and hybridization with other systems.</div><div><br /></div><div>The subject will be taught and evaluated entirely in English. The evaluation criteria will be announced in detail on Moodle at the beginning of the year.</div></div>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.1 Consistently apply knowledge of basic scientific and technological subjects pertaining to engineering
 A1.6 Project machine elements and structures based on calculation methods, materials, functionality and manufacturing constraints
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1.4 Use information in a foreign language (preferably English) effectively. (CT1)
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 Coneix i gestiona els cicles termodinàmics aplicats a les diferents tecnologies de motors endotèrmics.
 A1.6 Coneix, dimensiona i dissenya els diferents grups funcionals d'un motor endotermic.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1.4 Segueix assignatures amb continguts en anglès.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Introduction History of the ICE

Impact of ICE on petroleum consumption and CO2 emissions.
Fundamentals, technologies and emissions Basic principles, types of the ICE: 2-stroke, 4-stroke, Wankel and Atkinson cycle.

Gasoline versus Diesel Engine

Construction principles: valve train, pistons, crankshaft, oil circuit and cooling circuit

Gasoline mixture preparation: intake manifold, valve timing, PFI and GDI

Diesel mixture preparation: injection pressure, injector geometry

Supercharging: turbo and blower

Emissions: constituents (HC, CO, Nox, etc.), catalyst evolution, euro limits
Fuels and future technology perspectives Fuel formulation and consumption: performance impact, emissions, alternative fuels (biofuels, Natural gas, synthetic fuels)

Dual fuel systems (gas and Diesel)

Future tendencies to improve the ICE efficiency: Downsizing, HCCI, cylinder deactivation, materials, concepts

PHEV Plug-In Hybrid Electrical Vehicle, Electrical Vehicles, Hydrogen

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 1 2
Lecture
A1.1
A1.6
 15 15 30
Problem solving, exercises
A1.1
A1.6
 15 15 30
Assignments
A1.1
A1.6
 1 7 8
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Mixed tests
A1.1
A1.6
 4 0 4
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activities aimed at making contact, collecting information from the students, and presenting to them the objectives, program, methodology and evaluation procedure of the subject.
Lecture Presentation of the contents of the subject using the most appropriate teaching material in each case.
Problem solving, exercises Solution by the students of selected problems and exercises with the help of the teacher.
Assignments Solving open design problems by the student under the teacher's guidance.
Personal attention Solution of theory doubts and those arising from the solution of problems, exercises and assignments.

Personalized attention
Description

Solution of theory doubts and those arising from the solution of problems, exercises and assignments.

Course coordination: Prof Joan Carles Bruno, Dep. of Mechanical Engineering, Room office 112, Tel: 977 297068, Email: juancarlos.bruno@urv.cat

If the situation requires it or the student needs it, personalized attention will be provided through MS Teams with a prior appointment made by email.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Assignments
A1.1
A1.6
 Study of open problems by the student under the teacher's guidance. 50%
Mixed tests
A1.1
A1.6
 Individual problem-solving tests and test-type questions applying theoretical and practical knowledge. 50%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

If you do not pass or complete the continuous assessment process of the first call, the second call exam will correspond to 100% of the final grade.

Sources of information

Basic J.C. Bruno, J. Bruynix, J. Fernández, Moodle - course on Automotive propulsion systems, ,

Complementary : Prof.F. Payri y Prof. J.M. Desantes, Motores de combustión interna alternativos, ,

Recommendations


Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
THERMAL ENGINEERING I/20224108
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.