MECHENG 7440
Transcript Abbreviation:
IC Engine Modeling
Course Description:
Comprehensive coverage of spark-ignited internal combustion engines modeling (fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and combustion). Additional coverage of compression ignition engine modeling and boosting.
Course Levels:
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:
3.00
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: 5530 or 630 or equiv, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 730.
Course Goals / Objectives:
To review fundamental principles of internal combustion engines with the perspective of modeling
To develop crank-angle resolved mathematical models of the dynamics of mechanical engine components and friction
To develop crank-angle resolved mathematical models of in-cylinder processes in spark ignited engines, including heat release, heat transfer, and emissions
To develop crank-angle resolved mathematical models of breathing processes in internal combustion, spark ignited engines
To model 1-D compressible flow in engines using commercial software
To develop mathematical models of boosting technology for internal combustion engines
To analyze case-studies of where engine modeling is applied in industry
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank kinematics, dynamics and engine friction | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Crank kinematics, dynamics and engine friction | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| In-cylinder heat release | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Combustion stoichiometry and chemical equilibrium | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| In-cylinder heat transfer | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Heat release modeling - single zone | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Heat release modeling - multi zone | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Emissions modeling | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Basic air modeling components - static elements | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Wave dynamics | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Basic air modeling components - dynamic elements | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Basic air modeling components - dynamic elements | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Basics of aftertreatment systems | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Turbocharging the ICE | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Overview of diesel engine modeling | 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 Assignments | 75% |
| Project | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals | John Heywood |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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