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

• assess fuels with regard to their quality properties critical for engine operation
• assess the differences between the European standard specifications and the requirements of the European automotive industry in terms of relevance and avoidability
• recognize critical fuel qualities in terms of engine operation and exhaust aftertreatment, as well as energy efficiency
• classify alternative fuels compared to gasoline and diesel in terms of economy and environmental impact meaningful
• assess interactions (of power) between fuels and lubricants during engine operation in terms of their advantages and disadvantages
• evaluate engine oils for their optimal use in modern internal combustion engines
• estimate the possible applications of different lubricants based on the requirements of the automaker sense

• Production of fuels and lubricants
• Composition and properties of fuels and lubes as well as requirements
• Fuels, biofuels, alternative fuels, fuel extender
• Lubes and additives

• Lecture on the individual sub-topics
• Discussion of studies on the environmental compatibility of alternative fuels
• Discussion of case studies from the development of fuels and lubricants to effects of fuels and lubricants on vehicle operation in the hands of customers
• Discussion on the topic of successful complaint processing for fuels and lubricants

Oral examination by appointment with the lecturer

The powerpoint presentation of the lecture is available for registered students as pdf format on TISS.

Further recommended literature:

• Automotive Fuels Handbook v. K. Owen u. T. Coley, Society of Automotive Engineers, 2nd Ed.
• Alternative Fuels von E. M. Goodger; John Wiley
• Automotive Lubricants Reference Book, A. Caines & R. Haycock, Society of Automotive Engineers, 2nd Ed.
• BOSCH Kraftfahrtechnisches Taschenbuch, Robert Bosch GmbH, aktuelle Ausgabe
• Expert Praxislexikon Tribologie Plus von Wilfried J. Bartz und Uwe Möller (Hg.), 2. Auflage 2000, Expert Verlag
• Lubricant Additives –Chemistry and Applications. Editor: Leslie R. Rudnick; 2. Edition 2009; CRC Press; ISBN: 978-1-4200-5964-9
• Handbuch Verbrennungsmotor; 7. Auflage, Springer Verlag: Kapitel 32 - Energien für Antriebe nach 2020

• Basic knowledge of chemistry (grammar school level) - Basic knowledge of engine and vehicle technology