Module Descriptors
ADVANCED ENGINE DESIGN
MECH70599
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Debi Roberts
Email: debi.roberts@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
The assignment will involve a written report on the process and results of a Computational Fluid Dynamic analysis of an engine system will assess learning outcome 2 & 4
An examination (2 hours) - weighting 50% assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
An examination (2 hours) - weighting 50% assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Module Indicative Content
Gain knowledge and understanding of the design of major engine components such as:
- Crankcase
- Crankshaft
- Combustion chamber
- Valve gear
Understand the supporting systems required to achieve efficient engine operation such as:
- Lubrication
- Cooling
- Fuelling
- Ignition & Timing
Discussion and analysis of emerging technologies including;
- State of the art fuel system technology
- Alternative fuel operation
- Advanced new concept developments
- Crankcase
- Crankshaft
- Combustion chamber
- Valve gear
Understand the supporting systems required to achieve efficient engine operation such as:
- Lubrication
- Cooling
- Fuelling
- Ignition & Timing
Discussion and analysis of emerging technologies including;
- State of the art fuel system technology
- Alternative fuel operation
- Advanced new concept developments
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures 24 hours
Tutorials 12 hours
Tutorials 12 hours
Module Resources
PC based software, Pro Engineer solid modelling software, Ricardo WAVE Computational Fluid Dynamics software.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
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
Internal Combustion Engines, John B. Heywood, 1988, ISBN: 9780071004992
Automotive Handbook (7th Edition), Bosch GmbH, 2007, ISBN: 978-0-7680-1953-7
Hydrogen and Other Alternative Fuels for Air and Ground Transportation, H W Pohl, 1995, ISBN: 0-471-95336-9
Thermofluids, K Sherwin & M Horsley, 1996, ISBN: 0-412-5900-0
Engineering Thermodynamics Work and Heat Transfer, 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
Design and Simulation of Two-Stroke Engines, G.P. Blair, 1996, ISBN: 978-1-56091-685-7
Design and Simulation of Four-Stroke Engines, G.P. Blair, 1999, ISBN: 0-7680-0440-3
Advanced Engine Technology, Heinz Heisler, 1995 ISBN 0 340 56822 4
Internal Combustion Engines, John B. Heywood, 1988, ISBN: 9780071004992
Automotive Handbook (7th Edition), Bosch GmbH, 2007, ISBN: 978-0-7680-1953-7
Hydrogen and Other Alternative Fuels for Air and Ground Transportation, H W Pohl, 1995, ISBN: 0-471-95336-9
Thermofluids, K Sherwin & M Horsley, 1996, ISBN: 0-412-5900-0
Engineering Thermodynamics Work and Heat Transfer, 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
Design and Simulation of Two-Stroke Engines, G.P. Blair, 1996, ISBN: 978-1-56091-685-7
Design and Simulation of Four-Stroke Engines, G.P. Blair, 1999, ISBN: 0-7680-0440-3