Course: Fuels and Lubricants

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Course title Fuels and Lubricants
Course code KVM/PAM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Rychtář Václav, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Páv Karel, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
The course consists of the following thematic units: 1. Production of liquid hydrocarbon fuels. 2. Specifics of liquid fuels. 3. Fuel systems for liquid fuels. 4. Specifics of gaseous fuels. 5. Fuel systems for gaseous fuels. 6. Fundamentals of tribology and its relation to lubricants, efficiency. 7. Specifics of liquid lubricants, basic marking, legislation. 8. Basic parts of lubrication systems and their functions. 9. Controlled lubrication systems, basic principles, functions and relationship to other parts, functions and engine operation. 10. Oil testing, measurement principles, parameters.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing)
Learning outcomes
The focus of the course is to provide basic information in the field of fuels and lubricants, the basics of legislation and theoretical foundations in both areas. It also provides information on fuel and lubrication systems in terms of their parts, functions, parameters and control. The course should give the student a broad overview of the various systems that are used in practice and show the latest trends in the field of fuels and lubricants.
Students obtain knowledge in given course in accordance with requirements and course programme.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites are in internal rule of department.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

successful completion of the exam
Recommended literature
  • MAJUMDAR, S. R. Oil Hydraulic Systems: Principles and Maintenance. Professional engineering. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003. ISBN 0-07-140669-7.
  • MATĚJOVSKÝ, V. Paliva a maziva. Praha: Grada, 2004. ISBN 80-247-0350-5.
  • MOREY, B. Future Automotive Fuels and Energy. Warrendale: SAE International, 2013. ISBN 978-0-7680-7502-1.
  • REIF, K., ed. Gasoline Engine Management: Systems and Components. Bosch professional automotive information. Wiesbaden: Springer, 2015. ISBN 978-3-658-03963-9.
  • VLK, F. Paliva a maziva motorových vozidel. Brno: František Vlk, 2006. ISBN 80-239-6461-5.


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