Suspension and Motorization Systems

Code:

EM0081

Acronym:

SPSA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Heat Transfer and Fluid

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Materials and Technological Processes Group
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEM	28	Syllabus since 2006/2007	5	-	6	45,5	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The main aim is to provide basic training regarding Automotive Engineering. Based in the philosophy “Learning by Doing” the student participate in several activities that includes dismounting and mounting of cars, engines, gear boxes, etc, training in Automobile Maintenance Companies. The program structure has been established to able the students integrate the theoretical and practical knowledge need for its professional integration in the companies working in the Automotive Engineering field.

Learning outcomes and competences

The main aim is to provide basic training regarding Automotive Engineering. Based in the philosophy “Learning by Doing” the student participate in several activities that includes dismounting and mounting of cars, engines, gear boxes, etc, training in Automobile Maintenance Companies.
The program structure has been established to able the students integrate the theoretical and practical knowledge need for its professional integration in the companies working in the Automotive Engineering field.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Not applicable

Program

1- Historical evolution of automobiles 2- Propulsion systems 2.1- Internal combustion engine Internal combustion engines: evolution Engine cycles Principles of operation Engine structure Petrol engine Diesel engine 2.1.1- Principles of operation Two-stroke engines Four-stroke engines Wankel engines 2.1.2- Two-stroke engine Mode of operation Construction solutions: rotary valve Operation diagrams: admission and exhaust 2.1.3- Four-stroke engine Mode of operation Petrol engines: construction solutions, carburettor, injector, valves, camshaft lathe, ignition systems Diesel engines: construction solutions, injection pump, valves, camshaft lathe, Common Rail system Supercharged engines: types of turbo, compressors, intercooler 2.1.4- Fuels Fossil fuels Alternative fuels: biodiesel, ethanol, methane, LPG, natural gas, hydrogen 2.2- Other propulsion systems 2.2.1- Hybrid systems: serial and parallel 2.2.2- Electrical systems: batteries, fuel cell batteries Development of fuel cell Operation of a fuel cell 2.3- Anti pollution systems Catalyst Particle filters 3- Transmission systems Gearboxes: pilot, manual, automatic, sequential and differential 4- Suspension Types of suspension Springs Shock absorbers

Mandatory literature

Martins, Jorge; Motores de combustão interna. ISBN: 972-98726-8-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes will be based on the analysis of automotive equipment. It will take place sessions about assembling and disassembling of automotive components. It will take place classes to supervise students’ assignments. Some theoretical-practical classes will be given by guests. It will take place study visits. Students have to carry out a theoretical or theoretical-practical assignment along with a public presentation.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Mechanical engineering > Vehicle engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	5,00
Teste	30,00
Trabalho escrito	35,00
Trabalho laboratorial	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	56,50
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	10,00
Frequência das aulas	45,50
Trabalho laboratorial	50,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

According to Article 4 of General Evaluation Rules of FEUP

Calculation formula of final grade

FC=A*0.3+B*0.3+C*0,3+D*0,05 FC final classification A- Final exam B- classification of the reports C- classification of the work D- Pratical evaluation

Internship work/project

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

It will take place an exam which will cover all the activities of the course unit. Students have also to present a project about one of the themes of the course unit (2 weeks to be delivered). FC= A*0.6+B*0.4 FC= Final Classification A- Final Exam B- Classification of the project

Classification improvement

Not applicable