Testing of thermal machinery.
[MECA2240]
[15h + 15h] 2 credits
This course is taught in the 2d semester.
Teacher(s): Hervé Jeanmart
Language: French
Level: Second
Aims
Develop skills allowing students to control the operation of complex systems, including the security issues.
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
1. General introduction: Functional study of the main parts of a test bench and implemented metrology principles: brakes, flow metering, thermometry, fast pressure acquisition, gaseous effluents analysis.
2. Identification of available equipments on the different test benches and acquisition of independence in their use.
3. Tests carried-out in small independent teams and treating of
- acquisition and analysis of pressure diagrams
- thermodynamic optimisation: spark advance mechanism and breathing
- determination methods of mechanical dissipations
- external characteristics acquisition
- partial loadings and simulation of an engine use on a vehicle
- total energetic balance and application to cogeneration
- air-fuel ratio and analysis of combustion effluents
- characteristics of the supercharging.
The realisation of personal trials is aided by instructions that must be pre-read. The technical staff checks that security rules are respected and can help and advise students.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Knowledge in applied thermodynamics, combustion, internal combustion engine and thermodynamic cycles.