ME 419 - Internal Combustion Engines

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course covers the basic theory and design of internal combustion reciprocating engines. Course topics include mechanical design concepts, engine performance parameters, combustion, engine cycles, fuels, and emissions. (prereq: ME 3105)

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 forced induction (turbocharging and supercharging)

Prerequisites by Topic

Thermodynamic cycles and processes
Combustion chemistry

Course Topics

Engine types and operation
Engine parameters
Engine power cycles
Engine component design concepts
Inlet and exhaust gas flow
Combustion - SI engines
Combustion - CI engines
Emissions and control
Engine component design concepts

Laboratory Topics

Engine sizing and specification
Engine balance
Valve life and duration
Cylinder head flow
Engine performance
Fuel economy

Coordinator
Richard Dykowski

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