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MECH 435  Internal Combustion Engines  Units: 3.50  
This course covers all aspects of the design and operation of internal combustion engines. Principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics are used in the analysis of internal combustion engines. Course content includes discussions on both spark ignition and compression ignition (diesel) engines with special emphasis placed on new engine technologies. Intake, in-cylinder and exhaust flows are considered along with various aspects of combustion phenomenon relevant to engines. This course includes a laboratory involving engine performance measurements made using a dynamometer.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0.08, Tut: 0.42)
Requirements: Prerequisites: MECH 230 or MREN 230 or CHEE 210 Corequisites: Exclusions:  
Offering Term: F  
CEAB Units:    
Mathematics 0  
Natural Sciences 0  
Complementary Studies 0  
Engineering Science 30  
Engineering Design 12  
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering  

Course Learning Outcomes:

  1. Basic understanding of engine types, components, operation.
  2. Calculate engine performance.
  3. Perform engine thermodynamic cycle analysis.
  4. Perform analysis of intake, exhaust and incylinder flow.
  5. Understand basic combustion principles including heat of combustion, chemical reactions and kinetics.
  6. Apply combustion principles for optimum engine performance and emissions.