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151-0567-00L 4 Credits MSC D-MAVT , D-GESS , D-ITET

Engine Systems

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Christopher Onder

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:42

Abstract

Introduction to current and future engine systems and their control systems

Objective

Introduction to methods of control and optimization of dynamic systems. Application to real engines. Understand the structure and behavior of drive train systems and their quantitative descriptions.

Content

Physical description and mathematical models of components and subsystems (mixture formation, load control, supercharging, emissions, drive train components, etc.). Case studies of model-based optimal design and control of engine systems with the goal of minimizing fuel consumption and emissions.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Introduction to Modeling and Control of Internal Combustion Engine SystemsGuzzella Lino, Onder Christopher H.2010, Second Edition, 354 p., hardboundISBN: 978-3-642-10774-0

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

This course will be offered for the last time in the Autumn Semester 2026. The examination can be taken/repeated for the last time in the Summer Session 2027.There is an oral final exam during the examination session, which covers all material taught during the course, i.e. the material presented during the lectures and exercises.Additionally, there will be a test-bench exercise, which is an optional learning task during the semester. It requires the student to understand and apply the lecture material. It contributes a maximum of 0.25 grade points to the final grade, but only if it helps to improve the final grade.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Engine Systems This course will be offered for the last time in the Autumn Semester 2026.	No time listed	2 h weekly
exercise	Engine Systems This course will be offered for the last time in the Autumn Semester 2026.	No time listed	1 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses (The Core Courses in the Master’s program Mechanical Engineering listed below are indicative and include courses designed by the Department at the Master's level. With the approval of the tutor, students may also select Master's-level courses offered by other departments at ETH. These courses will be marked as non-regular in the LAG, but their categorization as Core Courses is possible if included in the approved LAG.)
Energy Science and Technology Master
- Electives (These courses are particularly recommended, other ETH-courses from the field of Energy Science and Technology at large may be chosen in accordance with your tutor.)
  - Energy Flows and Processes
Science, Technology, and Policy Master
- Minor in Natural Sciences and Engineering
  - Energy and Mobility