ME EN 425
Internal Combustion Engines
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Title
Fundamentals of Combustion and Engine Performance
Learning Outcome
Understand the fundamentals of combustion such as flame temperature, flame stoichiometry, and flame speed and how combustion is coupled to engine performance.
Title
Performance Metrics
Learning Outcome
The ability to calculate industrial standard internal combustion engine performance metrics.
Title
Engine Parts and Functionality
Learning Outcome
A knowledge of internal combustion engine parts and their functionality.
Title
Pollutant Formation and Control
Learning Outcome
Understand how the major pollutants of internal combustion engines are formed and controlled.
Title
Engine Cycle and Thermodynamic Modeling
Learning Outcome
An understanding of the internal combustion engine cycle and the ability to create and analyze a zero dimensional thermodynamic model.
