Thermal Engine Course
Dive into thermodynamic cycles, knock management, turbo boosting, and efficiency balances for contemporary 1.6 L petrol engines. This course equips engineers with hands-on methods to design, tune, and refine spark-ignition engine performance in real-world scenarios, ensuring optimal power, fuel economy, and emissions control.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical guide to designing and optimising a modern 1.6 L spark-ignition engine. Master thermodynamic cycles, performance analysis, boosting systems, knock limits, BSFC, and efficiency. Learn to select compression ratios, valve timing, EGR, and control strategies, then apply cycle analysis to set realistic targets, conduct validation tests, and develop 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 1.6 L unit.
- Design knock-resistant engines by specifying compression, boost, and fuel parameters.
- Calibrate rapidly with tuning of spark advance, 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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