The main aim is to learn the basic principles of the IC Engines and their applications. The students will study in-depth the sub-systems and the spare parts included in a typical IC engine. They will also learn the operation of all sub-systems and the methods to perform measurements and tests, in order to ensure the proper operation of a typical IC engine.

Course Description 

Theory: Basic Principles of Internal Combustion engines. IC engines classifications, four and two stroke. Comparative presentation of various types of IC engines and corresponding market areas for their application. Description of petrol and diesel engines and their sub-systems. Fuel injection and ignition systems. Engine cooling, lubrication and super-charging induction systems .Valve movement mechanisms and internal synchronization. Electrical and Electronic systems. Engine maintenance and failures. Special types of IC engines.

Laboratory: Assembly and disassembly of IC engines. Measurements in spare parts and tests in sub-systems of petrol and diesel engines.

Expected Course Outcome

After the end of the course, students should be able to :

•  know and understand the operation of all major types of IC engines
• recognize the main spare parts and test the main sub-systems of IC engines
• select a suitable IC engine for each application area

Bibliography

Greek:

1. Π.Κούτμος, Εισαγωγή στις Εμβολοφόρες Μηχανές Εσωτερικής Καύσεως, Εκδόσεις Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών 1992.
2. Κ. Δ. Ρακόπουλου, Αρχές Εμβολοφόρων Μ.Ε.Κ., Εκδόσεις Φούντας, 2001.
3. Λ. Χ. Κλιάνη, Ι.Κ. Νικολού, Ι.Α. Σιδέρη, Μηχανές Εσωτερικής Καύσεως Τόμος Πρώτος, ‘Ίδρυμα Ευγενίδου 2002.
4. Θ. Κ. Παπαθεοδοσίου, Μηχανές Εσωτερικής Καύσης Ι, Έκδοση Β., Ο.Ε.Δ.Β.1981.

English:

1. H. Heisler, Advanced engine technology, SAE International 1995
2. C.F. Taylor, The Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice, Vol. I, The MIT Press, 1985
3. J.B. Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill International Editions 1989
4. Bosch Automotive Handbook, 7^th edition, R. Bosch Gmbh, 2007