Alternative Drives (FSI-QAP)

Academic year 2022/2023
Supervisor: prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚADI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:

The aim of the course is to provide students with an overview of alternative propulsion units and modern ways of increasing the performance, economy and environmental parameters of propulsion systems in relation to the "Theory of Internal Combustion Engines".
Learning outcomes and competences:
The course widens the knowledge of theory of internal combustion engines and improves students´ position on the labour market.
Prerequisites:

Knowledge subject: Theory Internal Combustion Engine (QTS)
Course contents:
Turbocharging the compression ignition engine, turbocharging the spark ignition engine, two-stroke engines, hydrogen engine, rotary engine, Stirling engine, electric propulsion systems, hybrid propulsion systems, fuel cells.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

The credit is conditional on active participation in the exercises, completion of the project and fulfilling the conditions of the control test.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Seminars are obligatory, checked by a teacher. The way of compensation of missed lessons (in justified cases) is solved individually with the course guarantee person.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
    Exercise  13 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

01. Alternative cycles, Stirling, Atkinson, Muller, Ericsson
02. Hybrid drives, combustion and electric drive cooperation
03. Electric drives
04. Gas engines
05. Hydrogen propulsion
06. Rotary piston engines
07. Stirling engines
08. Fuel cells
09. Energy storage
10. Energy recovery
11. Optimal drive control
12. Batteries
13. Energy saving, efficiency improvement
    Exercise

01. Alternative cycles, Stirling, Atkinson, Muller, Ericsson
02. Hybrid drives, combustion and electric drive cooperation
03. Electric drives
04. Gas engines
05. Hydrogen propulsion
06. Rotary piston engines
07. Stirling engines
08. Fuel cells
09. Energy storage
10. Energy recovery
11. Optimal drive control
12. Batteries
13. Energy saving, efficiency improvement
Literature - fundamental:
1. Poulton M. L.: Alternative engines for road vehicles
2. Stone, R.: Introduction to internal combustion engines
Literature - recommended:
1. Stone, R.: Introduction to internal combustion engines
2. Poulton M. L.: Alternative engines for road vehicles
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-ADI-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- GCr 2 Elective 2 1 S
N-ADI-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- GCr 2 Elective 2 2 S