ME 676 - Internal Combustion Engines

(3 units)

A detailed introduction to internal combustion engines (ICEs) – including their history, design improvements, principles of operation, range of applications, efficiency, fuels, emissions, environmental impacts, and future uses. Major topics include thermodynamics of spark ignition (SI) and compression ignition (CI) combustion processes, effects of fuels and operating conditions on engine performance and emissions, and approaches used to maximize performance while minimizing emissions.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
2. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
3. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
4. understand research methodology.

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