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Master's of Energy Engineering with Thesis

ENE569

DESIGN OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

Course Code
ENE569
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. An ability to program and solve the thermodynamic cycle of an internal combustion engine by an inter-active computer program.
  2. An ability to program and design the components of an internal combustion engine
  3. An ability to program and analyze the components of an internal combustion engine
  4. An ability to parametrically design the solid models of the components of an internal combustion engine
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIntroduction to internal combustion engines. Overview of the thermodynamic cycle and the forces acting on an internal combustion engine. Designing the engine parts.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to internal combustion engines.
2nd Week Overview of the thermodynamic cycle and the forces acting on an internal combustion engine
3rd Week Interactively programming and analyzing the thermodynamic cycle using a trial and error convergent method.
4th Week Interactively designing, analyzing and solid modeling of the cylinder liner.
5th Week Interactively designing, analyzing and solid modeling of the engine block and liner flange.
6th Week Interactively designing, analyzing and solid modeling of the cylinder head bolts and combustion chamber.
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Interactively designing, analyzing and solid modeling of the piston.
9th Week Interactively designing, analyzing and solid modeling of the piston pin.
10th Week Interactively designing, analyzing and solid modeling of the piston rings.
11th Week Interactively designing, analyzing and solid modeling of the connecting rod.
12th Week Interactively designing, analyzing and solid modeling of the valves.
13th Week Interactively designing, analyzing and solid modeling of the flywheel.
14th Week Interactively evaluating the overall design of the internal combustion engine.
Recommended or Required Reading1)Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals by J.B.Heywood McGraw-Hill Book Company
(2)Motor Vehicle Engines, ed. Khovacks, MIR Publications
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 5
Quiz 1 10
Project 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 14 3 42
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 7 3 21
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 3 21
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 6 5 30
Presentation (including preperation) 1 6 6
Project 1 42 42
Quiz 6 0.5 3
Term Project Research 1 56 56
Total Work Load311
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.36
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X
K2 X X
K3 X X X X
K4 X X X
K5 X
K6
K7 X
K8 X X X
K9 X
K10 X X
K11 X X X