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  Course Description
Course Name : Internal Combustion Engines

Course Code : AEN301

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

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 : This course aims 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 the 1st Presentation
2 Automotive Fuels Lecture notes chapter 5, p.26-35 Definiton of fuels and analysis in laboratory
3 Engine Performance The 2nd Presentation of Lecture notes Explanation with the 2nd Presentation
4 Thermodynamic Cycles Lecture notes p.11-19 and the 3rdpresentation Explanation and practising with the 3rd Presentation
5 Intake, Exhaust and In-cylinder Flows The 4th Presentation of Lecture notes Explanation with the 4th Presentation
6 Intake, Exhaust and In-cylinder Flows The 4th Presentation of Lecture notes Explanation with the 4th Presentation
7 Combustion Theory The 5th Presentation of Lecture notes Explanation with the 5th Presentation
8 Combustion Theory The 5th Presentation of Lecture notes Explanation with the 5th Presentation
9 Midterm Examination Up to 35th page of notes and end of the 5th Presentation Written examination
10 Combustion in Spark Ignition Engines The 6th Presentation of Lecture notes Explanation with the 6th Presentation
11 Combustion in Compression Ignition Engines The 6th Presentation of Lecture notes Explanation with the 6th Presentation
12 Internal Combustion Engine Exhaust Emissions The 7th Presentation of Lecture notes Explanation with the 7th Presentation
13 Exhaust Emission Control The 6th Presentation of Lecture notes Explanation with the 7th 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 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
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 Utilizes computer systems and softwares 4
2 Generates solutions for the problems in other disciplines by using statistical techniques 5
3 Comprehends visual, database and web programming techniques and has the ability of writing objective program 3
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and techniques in engineering. 4
5 Designs a system, component or process so as to meet various engineering needs within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 4
6 Examines and learns applications in an enterprise independently, makes critical assesments of problems, formulates problems and selects suitable techniques for solutions. 3
7 Leads the identification, development and usage of a product or production method. 3
8 Is aware of the need for lifelong learning and self-renew 4
9 Has effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 4
10 Uses computers very effectively, makes computer-aided drafting, designs, analysis, and presentations. 3
11 Improves constantly itself , as well as professional development scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities identifying needs of learning. 4
12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, has inquisitive and innovative quality 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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 118
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.72
ECTS Credit: 5