Suspension and Motorization Systems

Code:

EM0081

Acronym:

SPSA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Manufacturing and Automotive Engineering

Instance: 2010/2011 - 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
MIEEC	17	Syllabus (Transition) since 2010/2011	4	-	6	70	160
			5
		Syllabus	4	-	6	70	160
			5
MIEM	9	Syllabus since 2006/2007	5	-	6	70	160

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.

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

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	65,00
	Total:	-	0,00

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*0,1D

FC final classification
A- Final exam
B- classification of the reports
C- classification of the work
D- Pratical evaluation

Examinations or Special Assignments

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