Thermal Engine Course
Gain expertise in thermodynamic cycles, knock management, turbo boosting, and efficiency balances for contemporary 1.6 L petrol engines. The Thermal Engine Design Course equips engineers with hands-on methods to design, tune, and enhance actual spark-ignition engine performance for better drivability and emissions control.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to designing and optimising a modern 1.6 L spark-ignition engine. Master thermodynamic cycles, performance analysis, boosting techniques, knock limits, BSFC, and efficiency. Learn to select compression ratio, valve timing, EGR, and control strategies, converting cycle analysis into achievable targets, validation tests, and implementation plans.
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Develop skills
- SI cycle modelling: calculate Otto, Atkinson, Miller cycle efficiency quickly.
- Engine sizing: predict BMEP, BSFC, power, torque for 1.6 L engines.
- Knock-resistant design: determine compression, boost, fuel for dependable power.
- Rapid calibration: adjust spark, lambda, EGR, VVT for smooth drive and low emissions.
- Real-world adjustments: correct ideal cycles for heat, friction, pumping losses.
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