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  Course Description
Course Name : Internal Combustion Engines

Course Code : MES413

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. KADİR AYDIN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns operating principles of petrol and diesel engines, automotive fuels, thermodynamic cycles, induction, exhaust and in-cylinder flows, combustion theory, combustion modelling in internal combustion engines, exhaust emission formation and emission restricted exhaust systems

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the fundamentals of internal combustion engines, performance parameters, fuels, combustion theory, exhaust emission formation mechanism and emission control methods

Course Contents : Description of internal combustion engines, engine design and operating parameters, basic thermodynamics and gas dynamics, idealized engine cycles and efficiency, combustion theory, heat transfer in engines, injection, cooling, lubricating, starting, charging systems, turbochargers and supercharging, high speed diesel engines, new developments of internal combustion engines

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines Lecture notes p.1-10 and 1. Presentation Explanation with 1. Presentation
2 Automotive Fuels Lecture notes chapter 5, p.26-35 Definiton of fuels and analysis in laboratory
3 Engine Performance Lecture notes 2. Presentation Explanation with 2. Presentation
4 Thermodynamic Cycles Lecture notes p.11-19 and 3.presentation Explanation and practising with 3. Presentation
5 Intake, Exhaust and In-cylinder Flows Lecture notes 4. Presentation Explanation with 4. Presentation
6 Intake, Exhaust and In-cylinder Flows Lecture notes 4. Presentation Explanation with 4. Presentation
7 Combustion Theory Lecture notes 5. Presentation Explanation with 5. Presentation
8 Combustion Theory Lecture notes 5. Presentation Explanation with 5. Presentation
9 Midterm Examination Up to 35. page of notes and end of 5. Presentation Written examination
10 Combustion in Spark Ignition Engines Lecture notes 6. Presentation Explanation with 6. Presentation
11 Combustion in Compression Ignition Engines Lecture notes 6. Presentation Explanation with 6. Presentation
12 Internal Combustion Engine Exhaust Emissions Lecture notes 7. Presentation Explanation with 7. Presentation
13 Exhaust Emission Control Lecture notes 7. Presentation Explanation with 7. Presentation
14 Discussion of Homeworks Discussion of Homeworks Assessment and correction
15 Discussion of Homeworks Discussion of Homeworks Assessment and correction
16/17 Final Examination Overall of lecture notes and presentations Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Digital lecture notes
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 30
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 70
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 5
2 Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 4
3 Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments 3
4 Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 4
5 Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. 4
6 Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique 3
7 Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. 3
8 Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 4
9 Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 4
10 Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 3
11 Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team 4
12 Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 91
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.64
ECTS Credit: 4