MECHENG 5530
Transcript Abbreviation:
Int Comb Engs
Course Description:
Design and operating characteristics of contemporary internal combustion engines, induction/exhaust breathing, boosting, variable valvetrains, combustion and knock, fuel economy, alternative fuels, and advanced powertrains.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3501 or 3502 (502), or Grad standing in MechEng, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 630.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the design and operating characteristics of contemporary internal combustion engines
Develop an ability to apply the fundamental principles of thermo-fluid science toward modeling, analysis, and design of advanced powertrains
Develop an in-depth understanding of energy conversion through combustion in engines, with an emphasis on balancing performance, emissions, and fuel economy
Gain accurate knowledge of contemporary issues related to engines, including recent design trends in industry, new technologies, trade-offs among advanced concepts, alternative fuels, and pertinent simulation tools
Instill the critical recognition of engaging in life-long learning in rapidly evolving field of energy conversion
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Types and Their Operation | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Engine Design and Operating Parameters | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Thermochemistry of Fuel-Air Mixtures | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Properties of Working Fluids | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Alternative Fuels | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Ideal Models of Engine Cycles | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Gas Exchange Processes | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Super/Turbo-Charging and Charge Motion in Engines | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Combustion in Engines | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Emissions and Control of Pollutants and Noise | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Engine Heat Transfer | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Engine Friction and Lubrication | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Variable Valvetrains, Displacement, and Compression Ratio | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fuel Economy | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Advanced Engine Design | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Engine Simulation | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 15% |
| Midterm Exam | 25% |
| Project Report | 25% |
| Project Presentation | 5% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals | John B. Heywood |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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