After successful completion of the course, students are able to:

• describe the structure and function of an engine test bench
• calculate the heat release of a combustion cycle from corresponding measurement results

Introduction in the cylinder pressure indication of internal combustion engines.

• Purpose of the cylinder pressure indication
• Measuring technique
• Measuring procedure
• Analysis of the measured values

Carrying out of a measure on the engine test bench

Processing and analysis of the measured values

Writing of a protocol

Lecture on the laboratory exercise with explanation of calculation and evaluation methods. Carrying out measurements on the engine test bench.

Entrance test, participation in the practical laboratory exercise, writing of a protocol.

Lecture notes are available.

Requirements: Students need to be proficient in the subject "Automotive Powertrains" (lecture no. 315.728) in order to be admitted to the course.