The course will cover the following topics:
The fundamental principles of motors deepening the concepts of mechanical, thermal and volumetric efficiency.
Operation of 2 and 4 stroke engines considering Otto and Diesel cycles.
Engine performance by studying the factors affecting engine power.
Structure of the engines with the entire transmission chain.
Engine fuel systems, carburetors, fuel injection and electronic engine control (FADEC) systems.
Starting and ignition systems, exhaust and cooling systems.
Supercharging and turbo-compression.
Lubricants, fuels and lubrication systems.
Engine indication systems.
Installing the power train.
Engine control and ground operations.
Engine conservation and preservation.

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