Fuels and Combustion (AE214) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Fuels and Combustion AE214 4. Semester 2 2 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
Learning and Teaching Strategies .
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. RAHIM JAFARI
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To familiarize students with the greenhouse effect, principles of operation for internal combustion engines, different types of fuels, fuel properties, mixing types, stoichiometry reaction, equivalence ratio calculations, knocking in internal combustion, Octan and Cetan numbers, alternative fuels for automobile.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • After successful completion of this course the student will be able to: 1. define fuel types, fuel properties, fuel additives [7a, 8, 9], 2. define mixing types and solve combustion reaction (poor, rich and stoichiometric mixing) [12a (ii)], and 3. define knocking, equivalence ratio, heating value [1, 2].
Course Content Fuels types, fuel properties; combustion process; fuel additives; stoichiometric reaction, equivalence ratio; fuels heating value.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 week 1 Introduction to fuel structure and environmental effect week 2 Fuel types, properties and combustion process week 3 Alternative fuels and supply systems week 4 Chemical process of combustion week 5 Fuel additives technology week 6 Mixing types and stoichiometric reaction week 7 Equivalence ratio calculation week 8 Midterm 1 week 9 Introduction to air-fuel combustion thermodynamics week 10 Laboratory: Combustion chamber week 11 Laboratory: Ignition week 12 Midterm 2 week 13 Heating value week 14 Laboratory: Bomb calorimeter week 15 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. 1. Internal Combustion Engines, Colin R. Ferguson, Wiley. 2. Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals: John B. Heywood, McGraw Hill.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 5
Laboratory 1 5
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 7 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; gains the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 Gains the ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; gains the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; gains the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 Gains the ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 Gains the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 Gains the ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually. X
7 (a) Gains effective oral and written communication skills; gains the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly. (b) Gains the knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; gains the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly in this foreign language. X
8 Gains awareness of the need for lifelong learning; gains the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. X
9 Gains knowledge about acting in conformity with the ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. X
10 Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; gains awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. X
11 Gains knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; gains awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. X
12 (a) Gains knowledge of (i) fluid mechanics, (ii) heat transfer, (iii) manufacturing process, (iv) electronics and control, (v) vehicle components design, (vi) vehicle dynamics, (vii) vehicle propulsion/drive and power systems, (viii) technical laws and regulations in automotive engineering field, and (ix) vehicle verification tests. (b) Gains the ability to merge and apply these knowledge in solving multi-disciplinary automotive problems. X
13 Gains the ability to make use of theoretical, experimental, and simulation methods, and computer aided design techniques in automotive engineering field. X
14 Gains he ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 4 56
Laboratory 4 4 16
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 6 12
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 6 6
Total Workload 104