Thermal Engine Course
Dive deep into thermodynamic cycles, knock management, boosting techniques, and efficiency balances for contemporary 1.6L petrol engines. The Thermal Engine Design Course equips engineers with essential tools to design, calibrate, and enhance real-life spark-ignition engine performance, ensuring optimal power, fuel economy, and reliability in everyday applications.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a straightforward, hands-on guide to designing and fine-tuning a modern 1.6L spark-ignition engine. You'll gain expertise in thermodynamic cycles, actual versus ideal performance, turbo boosting, knock thresholds, BSFC, and overall efficiency. Discover how to determine compression ratios, valve timing, EGR systems, and control methods, then convert cycle analysis into practical goals, testing protocols, and a clear implementation plan.
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Develop skills
- Master SI cycle modelling to quickly calculate Otto, Atkinson, and Miller cycle efficiencies.
- Size engine performance by estimating BMEP, BSFC, power, and torque for a 1.6L unit.
- Design knock-resistant engines by selecting compression, boost, and fuel parameters for dependable power.
- Perform rapid calibration of spark timing, lambda, EGR, and VVT for smooth drivability and low emissions.
- Apply real-world adjustments to ideal cycles accounting for heat losses, friction, and pumping effects.
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