ME 438 COURSE PROFILE

COURSE TOPICS:

Introduction
Engine design and operating parameters
Ideal models of engine processes and cycles
Combustion thermodynamics
Thermodynamic properties of engine working fluids
Fuel/Air cycle analysis
Spark-ignition engine combustion
Diesel engine combustion
SI and diesel engine emissions
Engine friction and Lubrication
Engine heat transfer
The future of I.C. Engines

BULLETIN DESCRIPTION: Analytical approach to the engineering problem and performance analysis of internal combustion engines. Study of thermodynamics, combustion, heat transfer, friction, and other factors affecting engine power, efficiency, and emissions. Design and operating characteristics of different types of engines. Computer assignments. Engine laboratories.

To make students familiar with the design and operating characteristics of modern internal combustion engines[3,11]
To apply analytical techniques to the engineering problems and performance analysis of internal combustion engines [1,2,11]
To study the thermodynamics, combustion, heat transfer, friction and other factors affecting engine power, efficiency and emissions
To introduce students to the environmental and fuel economy challenges facing the internal combustion engine
To introduce students to future internal combustion engine technology and market trends [8,10]

Differentiate among different internal combustion engine designs
Recognize and understand reasons for differences among operating characteristics of different engine types and designs
Given an engine design specification, predict performance and fuel economy trends with good accuracy
Based on an in-depth analysis of the combustion process, predict concentrations of primary exhaust pollutants
Exposure to the engineering systems needed to set-up and run engines in controlled laboratory environments
Develop skills to run engine dynamometer experiments
Learn to compare and contrast experimental results with theoretical trends, and to attribute observed discrepancies to either measurement error or modeling limitations
Develop an understanding of real world engine design issues
Develop an ability to optimize future engine designs for specific sets of constraints (fuel economy, performance, emissions)
Through the use of both theoretical techniques and experimentation, develop an appreciation for theoretical and practical limits to engine performance and fuel economy

Regular homework assignments
Exam(s) and/or project(s)

COURSE NUMBER: ME 438	COURSE TITLE: Internal Combustion Engines
REQUIRED COURSE OR ELECTIVE COURSE: Elective	TERMS OFFERED: Fall
TEXTBOOK / REQUIRED MATERIAL: Internal Combustion Engine by Heywood	PRE / CO-REQUISITES: MECHENG 235, MECHENG 336 recommended (advised). I (4 credits)
COGNIZANT FACULTY: A. Boehman	COURSE TOPICS: Introduction Engine design and operating parameters Ideal models of engine processes and cycles Combustion thermodynamics Thermodynamic properties of engine working fluids Fuel/Air cycle analysis Spark-ignition engine combustion Diesel engine combustion SI and diesel engine emissions Engine friction and Lubrication Engine heat transfer The future of I.C. Engines
BULLETIN DESCRIPTION: Analytical approach to the engineering problem and performance analysis of internal combustion engines. Study of thermodynamics, combustion, heat transfer, friction, and other factors affecting engine power, efficiency, and emissions. Design and operating characteristics of different types of engines. Computer assignments. Engine laboratories.
COURSE STRUCTURE/SCHEDULE: Lecture: 2 days per week at 1.0 hour

COURSE OBJECTIVES: for each course objective, links to the Program Outcomes are identified in brackets.	To make students familiar with the design and operating characteristics of modern internal combustion engines[3,11] To apply analytical techniques to the engineering problems and performance analysis of internal combustion engines [1,2,11] To study the thermodynamics, combustion, heat transfer, friction and other factors affecting engine power, efficiency and emissions To introduce students to the environmental and fuel economy challenges facing the internal combustion engine To introduce students to future internal combustion engine technology and market trends [8,10]
COURSE OUTCOMES: for each course outcome, links to the Course Objectives are identified in brackets.	Differentiate among different internal combustion engine designs Recognize and understand reasons for differences among operating characteristics of different engine types and designs Given an engine design specification, predict performance and fuel economy trends with good accuracy Based on an in-depth analysis of the combustion process, predict concentrations of primary exhaust pollutants Exposure to the engineering systems needed to set-up and run engines in controlled laboratory environments Develop skills to run engine dynamometer experiments Learn to compare and contrast experimental results with theoretical trends, and to attribute observed discrepancies to either measurement error or modeling limitations Develop an understanding of real world engine design issues Develop an ability to optimize future engine designs for specific sets of constraints (fuel economy, performance, emissions) Through the use of both theoretical techniques and experimentation, develop an appreciation for theoretical and practical limits to engine performance and fuel economy
ASSESSMENT TOOLS: for each assessment tool, links to the course outcomes are identified	Regular homework assignments Exam(s) and/or project(s)