Unit of Study MECH4003 Modern Internal Combustion Engines (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Unit description

Addresses the design, operation, performance, fuel requirements and environmental impact of modern internal combustion engines. Internal combustion engines are a rich resource for understanding many mechanical technologies and are relevant to local industry. Different types of internal combustion engines are addressed: spark-ignition, diesel, stratified-charge, and mixed-cycle engines. A literature review of a topic is undertaken and presented by small groups.

Unit content

Module 1: Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines and Performance Parameters

Module 2: Thermodynamics and Engine Cycles

Module 3: Thermochemistry and Fuels

Module 4: Heat Transfer in Engines

Module 5: Combustion and Emission Control

Module 6: Advanced Topics, Gas Turbines, and Future Trends.

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Online	Summer Term Term5	N/A

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

understand the features, technology, operation and performance of spark ignition, gas turbines and diesel engines, and their modern variants

identify advantages and disadvantages of the engine types in different applications

analyse the generation of pollutants and their environmental impact

perform basic calculations relating to the performance and emissions of internal combustion engines

undertake and present the findings of a research project in the form of a literature review of a topic

understand the application of internal combustion engines in industry.

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