| 1 | Overview
Basics of Engine Operation | Problem set 1 out |
| 2 | Engine Geometry
Performance Parameters | |
| 3 | Engine Disassembly
In Lab | Problem set 1 due
Problem set 2 out |
| 4 | Ideal Cycle Analysis
Combustion Stoichiometry | |
| 5 | Fuel-air Cycle Model
Fuel-air Cycle Results | Problem set 2 due
Problem set 3 out |
| 6 | Gas Exchange: 4-Stroke
Gas Exchange: 2-Stroke | |
| 7 | Spark-ignition Engine Combustion
Flame Propagation and Structure | |
| 8 | Recitation | Problem set 3 due
Problem set 4 out |
| 9 | Knock | |
| 10 | SI Engine Emissions | |
| 11 | Emission Control Technology
Review | |
| 12 | Quiz (Duration: 1-1/2 hours) Open Book | Problem set 5 out |
| 13 | Mixture Preparation
Engine Friction | |
| 14 | Engine Heat Transfer
2-Stroke SIE Performance | Problem set 5 due
Problem set 6 out |
| 15 | 4-Stroke SIE Performance | |
| 16 | Variable Valve Control
Gasoline DI Engines | |
| 17 | Diesel Overview
Diesel Combustion | Problem set 6 due
Design problem out |
| 18 | Diesel Emissions
Emission Control | |
| 19 | Turbocharging
Diesel Performance | |
| 20 | 1-hour Lab Preparation | Design problem due |
| 21 | 2-hour Lab Session | |
| 22 | Engine Noise
Engine Dynamics | Lab report due 1 week after session 22 |
| 23 | Future Engine Technology
Discussion | |
| 24 | Final Exam (Duration: 3 hours) Open Book | |