Mechanical Engineering

428. Internal Combustion Engines. Spark ignition and compression ignition cycles; gas cycles with arbitrary heat addition, heat loss and mass loss; fuel-air combustion thermodynamics; air, fuel, and exhaust flows; combustion and emission; fuels, additives, and lubricants; engine performance. 3 Lectures (3 credits)

Prerequisite: MECH 302

Course Objectives:

The student will be able to analyze:

• The thermodynamics and fluid dynamics of spark ignition and compression ignition engines.

• Ideal and actual cycles.

• Engine performance.

• Carburetion and exhaust systems.

• Combustion and emissions.

• Fuels and fuel additives.

• Friction and lubricants.

• Engine exhaust and air pollution.

Course Syllabus:

Textbook:  

Internal Combustion Engines, by C. R. Ferguson (Wiley)

Topics:  

1. Ideal Otto and Diesel cycles

2. Fuel-air combustion thermodynamics

3. Fuel-air cycles with heat and mass loss

4. Engine performance determination

5. Products of combustion and air pollution

6. Fuels, auto-ignition, and fuel additives

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:

Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

Prepared by:  Dr. Joseph Augustus   Date: February, 2002