ME EN 425
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Internal Combustion Engines
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Fundamental operating characteristics of internal combustion engines, spark and compression ignition. Thermodynamic cycle analysis, performance and emissions characterization, and dynamometer testing on CFR and production engines.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Title
Engine Parts and Functionality
Learning Outcome
Be able to name parts found in common internal combustion engines given their picture and location on an engine. Be able to classify an engine type based on pictures of the components.
Title
Performance Metrics
Learning Outcome
The ability to calculate industrial standard internal combustion engine performance metrics.
Title
Engine Cycle and Thermodynamic Modeling
Learning Outcome
Be able to produce a zero dimensional model of a four strokes internal combustion engine assuming constant specific heats, variable heat release, no heat transfer, and ideal gas exchange processes.
Title
Fundamentals of Combustion and Engine Performance
Learning Outcome
Understand the fundamentals of combustion. Be able to perform energy balance calculations on heat released, flame temperature, flame stoichiometry, and flame speed. Be able to predict how engine design parameters and fuel properties impact engine performance.
Title
Pollutant Formation and Control
Learning Outcome
Understand how the major pollutants of internal combustion engines are formed and controlled. Be able to name the major pollutants in an internal combustion engine and explain how the physical processes of formation and how engine design parameters impact these pollutants.
