Internal Combustion Engines I

Description

This course introduces the fundamental principles, design, and operation of internal combustion engines with emphasis on spark-ignition (SI) and compression-ignition (CI) engines. Topics include engine classification, thermodynamic cycles, combustion processes, fuel–air mixtures, performance parameters, and methods of measuring engine characteristics

Program

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Energy and Power Engineering (160 Credit Hour)

Objectives

• Enable students to identify and understand the different types of internal combustion engines and their components. To teach students fundamentals of engine operation and engine systems. To help students acquire the ability to do simple design calculations. To teach students the basics of engine performance and testing.