1. General information
Course:
THERMAL MACHINES
Code:
56367
Type:
ELECTIVE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
421 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROG. IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Academic year:
2022-23
Center:
602 - E.T.S. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING OF C. REAL
Group(s):
20
Year:
4
Duration:
C2
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
MAGIN LAPUERTA AMIGO
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Politécnico/2-D17
MECÁNICA ADA. E ING. PROYECTOS
926295431
magin.lapuerta@uclm.es
Anytime, after appointment
2. Pre-Requisites
Previous knowledge on Thermodynamics, Heat transfer, Fluid mechanics, chemistry and basic mathematical tools for engineers
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
Basic knowledge on the most widely used power plants (reciprocating internal combustion engines and turbomachinery) will likely be applied in the the professional exercise of both Mechanical and Energy intensifications
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB01 | Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge. |
| CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
| CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
| CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
| CB05 | Have developed the necessary learning abilities to carry on studying autonomously |
| CEO38 | Capacity to manage, analyse and design hydraulic machines, thermal machines and combustion installations and devices. |
| CG03 | Knowledge of basic and technological subjects to facilitate learning of new methods and theories, and provide versatility to adapt to new situations. |
| CG04 | Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision-making, creativity, critical reasoning and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of industrial engineering. |
| CG05 | Knowledge required to carry out measurements, calculations, valuations, appraisals, valuations, surveys, studies, reports, work plans and other similar work. |
| CG06 | Ability to handle specifications, regulations and mandatory standards. |
| CG07 | Ability to analyse and assess the social and environmental impact of technical solutions. |
| CT02 | Knowledge and application of information and communication technology. |
| CT03 | Ability to communicate correctly in both spoken and written form. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Theoretical and applied knowledge of internal combustion engines and turbomachinery. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: General characteristics and thermodynamic cycles in reciprocating internal combustion engines
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Unit 2: Parameters in reciprocating internal combustion engines
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Unit 3: Gas exchange processes in 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines
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Unit 4: Mechanical losses
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Unit 5: Heat losses
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Unit 6: Mixing, ingnition and combustion in spark ignition engines
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Unit 7: Mixing, autoignition and combustion in compression ignition engines
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Unit 8: Pollutant emissions
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Unit 9: Introduction to turbomachinery
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Unit 10: Reaction engines
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Unit 11: Euler equation for stages in turbines and compressors
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CEO38 CG03 CG05 CG06 CG07 CT02 CT03 | 1 | 25 | N | N | ||
| Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB05 CEO38 CG03 CG05 CG06 | 0.6 | 15 | Y | Y | ||
| Formative Assessment [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CEO38 CG03 CG04 CG05 CG06 CG07 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | Y | ||
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CEO38 CG03 CG04 CG05 CG06 CG07 | 3.6 | 90 | N | N | ||
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CEO38 CG03 CG04 CG06 CG07 | 0.6 | 15 | N | N | ||
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Final test | 0.00% | 70.00% | Non continuous assessment: Two blocks at the end, both scoring 35% of the final score. A minimum score of 4 out of 10 is required. |
| Laboratory sessions | 15.00% | 15.00% | Continuous evaluation: Compulsory attendancy and presentation of a report. Non-continuous evaluation: Questions will be included in a specific test in the ordinary and extraordinary calls about concepts learned in laboratory sessions |
| Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 15.00% | 15.00% | Practical cases about reciprocating engines and turbomachinery, to be solved in the ordinary and extraordinary calls, scoring 7.5% each Continuous evaluation: the first case will be included in the progress test Non-continuous evaluation: Both cases will be solved in the ordinary and extraordinary calls. |
| Mid-term tests | 70.00% | 0.00% | Continuous assessment: Two progress tests at the end, both scoring 35% of the final score, and one in the middle covering the first part. Compensation between them is only possible from a score of 4 out of 10. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:The course will be passed if after weighting both parts, the final score is higher than 5
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Non-continuous evaluation:The course will be passed if after weighting both parts, the final score is higher than 5
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
Same as in the ordinary call
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Same as in the ordinary call
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 25 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 15 |
| Formative Assessment [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 90 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 15 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
