Mar 29, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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ME 419 - Internal Combustion Engines

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course covers the basic theory of internal combustion reciprocating engines. Course topics include engine performance parameters, combustion, engine cycles, fuels, and emissions. (prereq: ME 416 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Understand the general engineering operation and design compromises involved in spark and compression ignition engines
  • Be familiar with common I.C. engine terminology such as knock, detonation, auto ignition, surface to volume ratio and compression ratio
  • Apply thermodynamics to I.C. engine processes and cycles
  • Analyze the engine parameters of friction, torque, MEP, IHP, and bsfc
  • Understand the mechanisms of combustion and the effect of air-fuel ratio on performance
  • Understand the variables which influence the production of undesirable emissions
  • Understand the importance of air flow and how it is affected by valves and by turbochargers

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Thermodynamic cycles and processes
  • Combustion chemistry

Course Topics
  • Engine types and operation
  • Engine parameters
  • Engine power cycles
  • Inlet and exhaust gas flow
  • Combustion - SI engines
  • Combustion - CI engines
  • Emissions and control

Coordinator
Christopher Damm



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