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ME
422
Internal Combustion Engines
Engine overview, two and four strokes engines cycles, fuels and combustion thermochemistry, knocking, spark and compression ignition engines, turbocharging and supercharging, performance and testing, alternative fuels and fuel cells, after-treatment systems, emissions and safety, lubrication, assessments (optimization of fuel economy, energy, friction, etc.), maintenance and reliability, design of thermal systems.
Prerequisites:
0630322,0630421
0630422
(3-0-3)

Textbook:

  • Internal Combustion Engines: Applied Thermosciences, Ferguson, C.R. and Kirkpatrick, A.T., 2nd Edition, Wiley, New York, 2001

    Or
  • Internal Combustion Engines: Applied Thermosciences, Ferguson, C.R. and Kirkpatrick, A.T., 3rd Edition, Wiley, New York, 2015

Reference books:

  1. Internal Combustion Engines Fundamentals, John B. Heywood, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company; New York, NY; 2nd Edition, 2018.
  2. Engineering Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines, by Willard W. Pulkrabek, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2nd Ed, 2003.
  3. Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines, Richard Stone, 3rd Edition, SAE, 1999, SAE publications.
  4. Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines, Richard Stone, 4th Edition, SAE, 2017, SAE publications

Coordinator:

Thermal Science TAG

Prerequisites by Topics:

  1. Laws of Thermodynamics.
  2. Gas Mixtures and Chemical Reactions.
  3. Air cycles.
  4. Heat Transfer

Course Objectives[^1]:

  1. To teach students the thermodynamic fundamentals of I.C. engine design and analysis. (1,2,5,6)
  2. To understand the mechanical limitations of obtaining ideal performance of an engine. (1,4,6)
  3. To consider the environmental factors affecting engine design. (4,7)

Topics:

  1. Introduction and basics engines terminology (3 hours)
  2. Operating characteristics (7 hours)
  3. Engine cycles (6 hours)
  4. Thermochemistry and Fuels (6 hours)
  5. Air and Fuel Induction (5 hours)
  6. Combustion Processes (3 hours)
  7. Exhaust Processes (3 hours)
  8. Fuel Cell (3 hours)
  9. Emissions (3 hours)

Evaluation

  1. Homework assignments
  2. Examinations
  3. Laboratory experiment reports
  4. Term project

Teaching Methods

  1. Lectures (2 lectures are replaced by laboratory experimental work)
  2. Problem solving
  3. Reading assignments.
  4. Computer utilization for a project and lab data analysis and plotting.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

Objective 1

1.1 identify applicability of various thermodynamic cycles to various engines.

1.2 properly analyze the application of non-ideal behavior in the thermodynamic analysis of engines.

1.3 recognize the types and operation characteristics of various internal combustion engine types.

Objective 2

2.1 demonstrate the ability to conduct appropriate analysis to engineering problems, make necessary assumptions, and make proper interpretations.

2.2 recognize the effects of design and operating variables on performance of engines.

Objective 3

3.1 gain an awareness of societal issues.

Course Classification

Student Outcomes Level Relevant Activities
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. H Modeling problem (Numerical or Design), Modeling problems. Identifications of problems resulting from the use of I.C.E.s
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. L Project
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. L Lectures, Homework, project report, exams
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. M Awareness about pollution problems and necessity to protect the environment, Environmental effects of I.C.E., Safety & Maintenance, Economical Issues, Pollution due to I.C.E.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. L Project
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. M Conducting two experiments related to the performance of I.C.E.s.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. L History part of engine & technology, special assignment

[^1]: Numbers in parentheses refer to the student outcomes