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Construction of Machines I

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Course abstract

In study course view of classification and construction of motor vehicle, engines, its' constructions and operation is given. Mechanisms and systems of internal combustion engine as well as mechanical and electronically regulation of engine, types of transmissions, its’ tasks, classification and assembly as clutch, gearbox, transfer box, differential, main transmission is discussed.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge: in individualities of constructions of ground motor vehicles and operation principles of their elements.
Skills: acquired knowledge gives possibilities to assess technical condition of engine and ground motor vehicle; to make valuable maintenance of ground motor vehicle to perform economical transportation and agrotechnical tasks. Competence: acquired knowledge gives possibility to analyse engineering solutions of ground motor vehicles; constantly develop technical tasks to provide fail-save operation of ground motor vehicles.
Test 1 — Construction and operation of motor vehicles.
Test 2 — Performance of a major transmission.
Is able to independently determine the technical condition of the structural elements of the vehicles - laboratory works.

Course Content(Calendar)

1 Division of cars, overall vehicle structure: engine, chassis, bodywork, task and location (1h lect,)
2 Motor division, structure, operating principles and indicators, basic concepts of operation (2h lect, 1h pract.w)
3 Crank mechanism (1h lect, 2h pract.w)
4 Gas distribution mechanism (2h lect, 2h pract.w)
5 Lubrication system, its mission, principle of operation (2h lect, 2h pract.w)
6 Cooling system, its mission, principle of operation (1h lect, 2h pract.w)
7 Gasoline engine power supply system basic scheme, basic components, operating principles (2h lect, 1h pract.w)
8 Gas engine power systems (1h lect, 2h pract.w)
9 Catalytic converters, principles of operation (2h lect, 1h pract.w)
10 Gasoline engine fuel injection systems (2h lect, 2h pract.w)
11 Diesel Engine Power Systems (2h lect, 2h pract.w)
12 Transmission task, breakdown, mechanisms (1h lect, 2h pract.w)
13 Clutches, breakdown, structure, working principle (2h lect, 1h pract.w)
14 Gearbox assignment, breakdown, operating principle (1h lect, 1h pract.w)
15 Distribution boxes, interconnections, casings, their division, task (1h lect, 1h pract.w)
16 Automatic gearboxes, their classification, construction, operating principle (1h lect, 2h pract.w)

Requirements for awarding credit points

Written exam.
Independent and laboratory work has been developed and defended.
Tests are successfully written.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Analysis of laboratory works.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Knowledge in the construction of vehicles, terminology. The exam grade is calculated as the arithmetic mean of the two exam assignments and the mean valuation of the tests.

Compulsory reading

1. Miķelsons Z., Pīrs V. Spēkratu konstrukcijas. Jelgava, 2008. 199 lpp. 2. Blīvis J., Gulbis V. Traktori un automobiļi. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1991. 517 lpp. 3. Cikovskis V. Motori. Rīga: Jumava, 2000. 224 lpp. 4. Modern Automotive Technology: fundamentals, service, diagnostics. Editorial office (German edition) R. Gscheidle. 1st. English edition, 2006. 688 p. 4. Europa reference books for automotive technology . ISBN 3808523018.

Further reading

1. Zalcmanis G. Benzīnmotoru degvielas iesmidzināšanas sistēmas. Rīga: RTU, 1995. 89 lpp. 2. Zalcmanis G. Automobiļu riepas un riteņi. Rīga: RTU, 1996. 51 lpp. 3. Zalcmanis G. Bremžu pretbloķēšanas sistēmas ABS. Rīga: RTU, 1996. 56 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. LUBE Magazine, United Kingdom Lubricants Association Limited lube-media.com | ukla.org.uk, Registered in the UK: No. 936857 VAT Reg No. GB 240 8376 65 2. Profi: Magazin fur Agrartechnik. -1997- Münster-Hiltrup Landwirtschaftsverlag GmbH -1997- ISSN 0937-1583.

Notes

Compulsory course for TF 1st level professional higher education study program "Technical expert".