ME EN 425
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Internal Combustion Engines
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.
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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.
Title
Design Strategies
Learning Outcome
Qualitatively explain the impact of design parameters such as compression ratio, intake geometry, piston shape, spark location, etc. on engine performance parameters such as torque, power, efficiency, and emissions.
Title
Society Cost and Benefits
Learning Outcome
Be able to express the positive and negative impacts of IC engines on society and our Heavenly Fathers plan to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.
