Thermal Engine Course
Gain mastery over thermodynamic cycles, knock management, turbocharging, and efficiency balances in contemporary 1.6L petrol engines. The Thermal Engine Course equips engineers with hands-on techniques to design, adjust, and enhance the performance of real spark-ignition engines, covering everything from cycle simulations to practical calibrations and loss adjustments for optimal results.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a straightforward guide to designing and improving a modern 1.6L spark-ignition engine. You will gain expertise in thermodynamic cycles, actual performance, turbocharging, knock prevention, fuel efficiency, and overall performance. Discover how to determine compression ratios, valve timing, exhaust gas recirculation, and control methods, then apply cycle analysis to set practical goals, conduct validation tests, and create an implementation plan.
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Develop skills
- Model SI cycles 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.
- Calibrate rapidly by adjusting spark timing, air-fuel ratio, EGR, and variable valve timing for smooth driving and low emissions.
- Apply real-world adjustments to ideal cycles accounting for heat losses, friction, and pumping effects.
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