Objectives of general skills

• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to mechanical engineering.
• Study a machine, equipment, system, method or device by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches, and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of mechanical engineering.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade clients, colleagues, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
• Imagine, design, carry out and operate machinery, equipment and processes to provide a solution to a complex problem of production, conversion and energy transmission by integrating needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a diagram or a plan that complies with standards, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model.
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, with a focus on power engineering, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques related to the mechanics of solids and fluids, energy exchanges, dynamic and vibratory behaviour of systems, manufacturing and mechanical production, operating machines, physical phenomena, machinery, equipment and processes related to the production, conversion and transmission of energy.

UE's Learning outcomes

sound comprehension of  detailed operating principles of modern reciprocating-piston engines with internal combustion (combustion process, mixture formation, fuel types) (internal combustion engines part);
describe and explain the operating principles of innovative energy production processes (applied thermodynamics part).

UE Content

Internal combustion engines part:
1/ internal combustion engine thermodynamics
2/ combustion and fuels
3/ spark ignition engines theory
4/ compression engine theory
5/ Heat and mass transfer in internal combustion engine
6/Hybridation, HCCI, hydrogen, combined heat and power

Applied Thermodynamics part : advanced concepts in sorption machines for refrigeration and heating applications; heat pumping and refrigeration; heat storage and heat recovery for mechanical energy production; integrated energy production systems

Prior experience

Internal combustion engines part : Fundamentals of fluid machinery (BA3, operating principles of internal combustion engines
Applied thermodynamics part : fundamentals of thermodynamics, heat transfer, applied thermodynamics and fluid machinery

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination
• Practical test
• Quoted exercices

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• N/A

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination
• Practical Test
• Quoted exercices