ECTS - Internal Combustion Engine Design

Internal Combustion Engine Design (AE419) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Internal Combustion Engine Design AE419 Area Elective 2 2 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
(AE302 veya AE312)
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem Solving, Team/Group.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To familiarize students with basic concepts of engine design based on thermodynamics calculations, engine configurations, engine materials, and the design of engine main components such as cylinder block, cylinder head, crankshaft, piston, etc.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • define basic concepts of engine design flow diagrams
  • define and use critical index of design parameters
  • solve indicated and effective power, pressure, torque
  • determine operation of crank-connecting rod mechanism
  • draw engine characteristic diagram
Course Content Introduction to basic concepts of engine design; critical index; indicated and effective power, pressure, torque; crank-connecting rod mechanism.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Internal Combustion Engine Review ICE Course Textbook and Lecture Notes
2 Internal Combustion Engine Review ICE Course Textbook and Lecture Notes
3 Engine Design Process k. Hoag, Chp. 4
4 Fixing Displacement k. Hoag, Chp. 5
5 Engine Configuration and Balancing; (Teaching of Analysis Software) k. Hoag, Chp. 6
6 Engine Configuration and Balancing; (Teaching of Analysis Software) k. Hoag, Chp. 6
7 Engine Material; (Teaching of Analysis Software) k. Hoag, Chp. 7
8 Cylinder Block Layout; (Teaching of Analysis Software) k. Hoag, Chp. 8
9 Cylinder Head Layout; (Teaching of Analysis Software) k. Hoag, Chp. 9
10 Midterm Exam; Term Project Assignment
11 Engine Design Project
12 Engine Design Project
13 Engine Design Project
14 Term Project Presentation
15 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Vehicular Engine Design, Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger, Springer, 2016
2. Internal Combustion Engine Design, John Manning, Ricardo UK Ltd, 2012
3. Internal Combustion Engine Design, H. Sezgen, METU, 1975

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 9 5
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 10
Project 1 35
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 25
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 25
Toplam 13 100
Percentage of Semester Work 75
Percentage of Final Work 25
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 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, computing, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge in the solution of complex engineering problems.
2 The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem.
3 The ability to design creative solutions for complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
4 The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, with an awareness of their limitations.
5 The ability to use research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems, including literature search, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
6 Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles, knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially without discrimination on any grounds and being inclusive of diversity.
8 The ability to work effectively individually and in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid) as a team member or leader.
9 "The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession).
10 Knowledge of practices in business life such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 The ability to engage in life-long learning, including independent and continuous learning, adapting to new and emerging technologies, and thinking inquisitively regarding technological changes.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 9 2 18
Laboratory
Application 5 2 10
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 9 2 18
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 10 10
Project 1 40 40
Report
Homework Assignments 4 2 8
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 124