MODULE SPECIFICATION FORM
Module Title:
Engine Technology
5
(Deg L2)
Level:
Module code:
(if known)
ENG598
Semester(s) in which to
be offered:
1 and 2
Existing/New:
Existing
Title of module being
replaced (if any):
N/A
Originating Subject:
Module duration (contact
hours/ directed/ private
study:
Engineering
45 hrs contact/dps
55 hrs private study
BEng (Hons) and BEng Ordinary:
 Automotive Electronics
10
Oct 2010
With effect from:
Module Leader:
Dr H McKenzie
Status: core/option/elective
(identify programme where
appropriate):
Percentage taught by Subjects other than originating Subject
(please name other Subjects):
Programme(s) in which to be offered:
Credit Value:
Core
0%
Pre-requisites
per
programme (between
levels):
Co-requisites per
programme
(within a level):
None
Module Aims:
To provide the knowledge required for an understanding of the principles, operation and design of
internal combustion engines.
This is a reduced version of module ENG567 Engine Thermodynamics and Technology (20 cr) and is
aimed at non-mechanical students. It will provide a reduced analytical thermo-fluid content
Expected Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
At the completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1.
Explain and model the thermodynamic principles and operation of internal combustion engines.
Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:
1. Apply theoretical modelling skills and techniques
2. Solve engineering problems
Assessment:
Please indicate the type(s) of assessment (eg examination, oral, coursework, project) and the
weighting of each (%). Details of indicative assessment should also be included.
All outcomes are assessed by means of a two hour written examination.
Assessment
Type of assessment
Weighting
Duration (if
number (use as
exam)
appropriate)
Assessment One:
Formal Examination
100%
Word count (if
coursework)
2 hr
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
The module will be delivered through lectures, tutorials and student-driven investigative work, mainly of
a practical nature, assisted by programmed access to computer based modelling software.
Some topics will jointly studied with ENG567 Engine Thermodynamics and Technology (20 cr).
Syllabus outline:
Engine classification: 2nd Law of thermodynamics, heat engine, compare real and air standard cycles.
Operating characteristics and engine cycles: Engine parameters, air-fuel ratios, torque and power,
criteria of performance, efficiency, air-standard cycle, Otto cycle, real air-fuel engine cycles, diesel cycle,
dual cycle, two-stroke cycle, exhaust process, indicated pressure, brake mean effective pressure,
indicated power, brake power, volumetric efficiency, performance characteristics.
Thermochemistry, fuels, air and fuel Induction: Combustion thermochemistry, hydrocarbon fuels, diesel
fuel, alternative fuels, intake design and efficiency, supercharging and turbocharging, intake design for
two-stroke cycle engines.
Fluid motion within a combustion chamber and combustion: Turbulence, swirl, squish and tumble,
combustion chamber design, combustion modelling, combustion and engine design, engine operating
characteristics.
Bibliography:
Essential Reading:
Pulkrabek (2003); Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine; 2nd Edn;Prentice-Hall
Recommended Reading:
Hiereth H, Prenninger P (2007);Charging the Internal Combustion Engine; Springer-Verlag
Makartchouk A (2002); Diesel Engine Engineering: Thermodynamics, Dynamics, Design and Control;
Marcel Dekker Ltd
Eastop & McConkey (1996); Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists; Longman
Milton (1995); Thermodynamics, Combustion and Engines;Chapman & Hall