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COURSE UNIT TITLECOURSE UNIT CODESEMESTERTHEORY + PRACTICE (Hour)ECTS
COMBUSTION THEORY AND ENGINES MAK531 - 3 + 0 10

TYPE OF COURSE UNITElective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNITMaster's Degree With Thesis
YEAR OF STUDY-
SEMESTER-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED10
NAME OF LECTURER(S)-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT At the end of this course, the students;
1) Defining and learning of the general equations of multi-component and chemical reactive fluids.
2) Learning of the inflammation and knocking in flammable gasses.
3) Learning of the termodynamics cycles of expansion and decomposition combustion rates.
4) Learning combustion room types and shapes, absorption and exhaust systems.
5) Learning fuel and fuel measurement and ignition systems.
6) Learning the waste gasses and their inspection methods.
MODE OF DELIVERYFace to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSENo
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTNone
COURSE DEFINITIONReview of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics, basic equations for multiphase and chemically reacting flows, flame for combustible gases, knocking, diffusion flames, gas exchange, compression, expansion and, thermodynamic cycle analysis of separable combustion processes, actual cycles, combustion mechanism, combustion in diesel and spark ignition engines, heat transfer, friction and lubrication systems, combustion chamber type and shape, suction and exhaust systems selection, differences in engine types, fuel and additive properties, fuel measurement and ignition systems, waste gases and their control.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEKTOPICS
1st Week Instauration of termodynamic and chemical kinematics
2nd Week General equations of multi-component and chemical reactive fluids.
3rd Week Inflammation and knocking in flammable gasses.
4th Week Termodynamics cycles of Gas Exchange and compression, combustion rates.
5th Week Termodynamics cycles of expansion and decomposition combustion rates.
6th Week Heat exchange friction and lubrication systems
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Combustion room types and shapes
9th Week Absorption and exhaust systems
10th Week Motor types and differences
11th Week Fuel and additive properties
12th Week Fuel measurement and ignition systems
13th Week Waste gasses and inspection
14th Week Final Exam
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READINGThe Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice: Vol. 1 - 2nd Edition, Revised: Thermodynamics, Fluid Flow, Performance by Charles Fayette Taylor (Paperback - Mar 19, 1985)
Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice: Vol. 2 - 2nd Edition, Revised: Combustion, Fuels, Materials, Design by Charles Fayette Taylor
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODSPresentation,Case Study,Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 QuantityPercentage(%)
Mid-term130
Assignment510
Project215
Total(%)55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)45
Total(%)100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities Number Hours Workload
Midterm exam133
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work14570
Preparation for Final exam15050
Course hours14342
Preparation for Midterm exam13030
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam133
Homework51050
Project22040
Total Workload288
Total Workload / 309,6
ECTS Credits of the Course10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONTurkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)No
  

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