Course syllabus for Combustion engineering

The course syllabus contains changes
See changes

Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-09 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameFörbränningsmotorteknik
  • CodeSJO169
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTISJL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyMechanical Engineering, Shipping and Marine Technology
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 76156
  • Maximum participants48 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Open for exchange studentsYes
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0123 Laboratory, part A 1.5 c
Grading: UG		1.5 c0 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
0223 Examination, part B 6 c
Grading: TH		6 c0 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
  • 25 Okt 2023 am L
  • 05 Jan 2024 am L
  • 20 Aug 2024 pm L

In programmes

Examiner

Go to coursepage (Opens in new tab)

Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses: MVE340 Mathematics 2 SJO561 Marine engineering systems SJO701 Flow sciences and thermodynamics

Aim

The course aims at deepening the students knowledge in the field of combustion engines and gas turbines, within the context of ship propulsion.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- Describe the function of internal combustion engines.
- Describe the function of gas turbines.
- Make calculations on the theoretical internal combustion engine and the gas turbine process.
- Describe the combustion process and its environment impacts.
- Perform general calculations on internal combustion engines and gas turbines.
- Describe gas exchange in an internal combustion engine including overcharging.
- Describe the mechanical design of internal combustion engines and gas turbines.
- Be able to describe and make calculations on the relationship between effect and speed of a ship.

Content

- The use of engines and gas turbine.
- The working processes of internal combustion engines and gasturbindes.
- The thermodynamic principles for engines.
- Basic combustion chemistry.
- Environmental aspects of internal combustion engines and gas turbines.
- Effect relationships. - The design of engines and gas turbine.
- The mechanical structure of engines.
- Gas exchange process in engines.
- Overcharging of engines.
- Heat transfer in engines.
- Propulsion of ships.
- Layout and load charts for propulsion

Organisation

The course consists of lectures combined with exercises. Lectures are conducted in a conventional manner. Counting is integrated in lectures. Lecture presentations are available on the website of the course at ping-pong.

Exercises
Exercises will be done in the class and as home work, for which some will count in the final grade.

Laboratory work / Project task
One simulator laboratory work is implemented in the course. The laboratory work is mandatory. The purpose of this lab is to study the theoretical engine processes and performance, and compare with the data that the simulator provides. The simulator is considered in this case to be the real engine. The work can be done in groups of 2 to 4 students. The group concludes the work with a report.

Literature

Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines 4th edition, Stone

Gas Turbine Theory 6th edition, Saravanamuttoo
- available online (via Summon Chalmers Library)

Various reports from fx. MAN Diesel & Turbo
- available online (free)

Users manual Engine Room Simulator 

Examination including compulsory elements

The examination comprises all treated matters in the course, with a written exam and specific exercises.

Part A Assignment / laboratory work in Engine Room Simulator 
Part B Written exam 

For a final degree all part is needed to be fulfilled.  

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

STCW

  • A-III/2 Manage the operation of propulsion plant machinery
    Also in course:SJO062,
  • A-III/2 Operation, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery: Theoretical knowledge
    Also in course:SJO062,SJO547,SJO701,SJO845,
  • A-III/2 Plan and schedule operation: Theoretical knowledge
    Also in course:LNB728,MMS040,SJO547,SJO558,SJO701,SJO845,

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to course rounds:
    • 2023-06-07: Examinator Examinator changed from Lucien Koopmans (koopmans) to Petter Dahlander (dallas) by Viceprefekt
      [Course round 1]