Course Meeting Times
Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session
Prerequisite
2.006 Thermal-Fluids Engineering II
Course Description
This course studies the fundamentals of how the design and operation of internal combustion engines affect their performance, efficiency, fuel requirements, and environmental impact. Topics include fluid flow, thermodynamics, combustion, heat transfer and friction phenomena, and fuel properties, with reference to engine power, efficiency, and emissions. Students examine the design features and operating characteristics of different types of internal combustion engines: spark-ignition, diesel, stratified-charge, and mixed-cycle engines. The class includes lab project in the Engine Laboratory.
Required Textbook
Heywood, J. B. Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 1988. ISBN: 9780070286375.
Grading Policy
| ACTIVITIES | PERCENTAGES |
|---|---|
| Homework + lab reports | 10% |
| Quiz | 30% |
| Final exam | 60% |
