Description:
| Aims: To examine the technology, operation and application of IC engines.
To analyse the criteria governing IC engine design, performance, combustion and emissions.
Learning Outcomes: After taking this unit the student should be able to:
* Discuss the parameters that define IC engine performance.
* Identify the distinct operating characteristics of different classifications of IC engines.
* Understand and predict the thermodynamic and mechanical constrains governing design.
* Explain the environmental issues concerning future IC engine development.
Skills: Problem solving; numeracy; working independently.
Content: Thermodynamic and mechanical principles; combustion and fuels; spark and compression ignition engines; turbocharging; fuelling systems; induction, in-cylinder and exhaust processes; emission formation and reduction/prevention; automotive emission legislation; case studies; introduction to IC engine simulation techniques. Topics for self study that could be examined.
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