Module Descriptors
ENGINE DESIGN 1
MECH50387
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Four stroke and two stroke engine operating cycles.
Operation and requirements of primary engine components and sub-systems.
Theories of thermodynamics (ideal air standard cycles) and the comparison of ideal cycles with mechanical cycles.
Operation and requirements of primary engine components and sub-systems.
Theories of thermodynamics (ideal air standard cycles) and the comparison of ideal cycles with mechanical cycles.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Class Test - multiple choice - weighting 50% assessing all learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3.
Assignment weighting 50% involving a 2500 word written investigation into an outline engine design specification will assess learning outcomes 1 and 2.
Assignment weighting 50% involving a 2500 word written investigation into an outline engine design specification will assess learning outcomes 1 and 2.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures 24 hours
Tutorials 12 hours
Tutorials 12 hours
Module Texts
Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines, Richard Stone, 1999, ISBN 0 333 74013 0
Advanced Engine Technology, Heinz Heisler, 1995 ISBN 0 340 56822 4
The thermodynamics and gas dynamics of internal combustion engines, Rowland S Benson, 1982, ISBN 0198562101
Internal combustion engines: a detailed introduction to the thermodynamics of spark and compression ignition engines, their design and development , Rowland S. Benson and N. D. Whitehouse, 1979, ISBN 0080227201
Thermofluids, K Sherwin & M Horsley, 1996, ISBN: 0 412 59800 0
Engineering Thermodynamics Work and Heat Transfe, G. F. C. Rogers and Y. R. Mayhew, 1992, ISBN: 0 582 045665
Thermodynamics, Combustion and Engines, Brian E Milton, 1995, ISBN: 0 412 53840 7
Advanced Engine Technology, Heinz Heisler, 1995 ISBN 0 340 56822 4
The thermodynamics and gas dynamics of internal combustion engines, Rowland S Benson, 1982, ISBN 0198562101
Internal combustion engines: a detailed introduction to the thermodynamics of spark and compression ignition engines, their design and development , Rowland S. Benson and N. D. Whitehouse, 1979, ISBN 0080227201
Thermofluids, K Sherwin & M Horsley, 1996, ISBN: 0 412 59800 0
Engineering Thermodynamics Work and Heat Transfe, G. F. C. Rogers and Y. R. Mayhew, 1992, ISBN: 0 582 045665
Thermodynamics, Combustion and Engines, Brian E Milton, 1995, ISBN: 0 412 53840 7
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00432-1 Essential Mechanics and Fluids or equivalent
Module Resources
PC based software, Pro Engineer