| ME491 |
AUTOMOTIVE POWERPLANTS |
2024 |
1 |
Civil and Mechanical Engineering |
3.0
(BS=0.0,
ET=3.0,
MA=0.0)
|
| Students engage in the analysis, testing, and evaluation of internal combustion engines and their subsystems with a goal toward understanding the principles affecting performance and efficiency. Spark ignition and compression ignition engine systems are studied in detail, with laboratory events designed to connect theory and practice. Material explores modern technologies in use and under development which function to increase powerplant efficiency and decrease emissions. A series of design problems is interspersed throughout the course along with a semester long engineering design project. |
| 26 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) |
5 @ 75 min |
|
|
ME202 pre-requisite may be waived with validation exercise on structured programming and ME Program Director approval |
| ME491 |
AUTOMOTIVE POWERPLANTS |
2023 |
1 |
Civil and Mechanical Engineering |
3.0
(BS=0.0,
ET=3.0,
MA=0.0)
|
| Students engage in the analysis, testing, and evaluation of internal combustion engines and their subsystems with a goal toward understanding the principles affecting performance and efficiency. Spark ignition and compression ignition engine systems are studied in detail, with laboratory events designed to connect theory and practice. Material explores modern technologies in use and under development which function to increase powerplant efficiency and decrease emissions. A series of design problems is interspersed throughout the course along with a semester long engineering design project. |
| 26 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) |
5 @ 75 min |
|
|
numerical methods (MATLAB), Computer aided design (SolidWorks), engineering design project (3D printing) with design studios scheduled |
| ME491 |
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES |
2022 |
2 |
Civil and Mechanical Engineering |
3.0
(BS=0.0,
ET=3.0,
MA=0.0)
|
| Students engage in the analysis, testing, and evaluation of internal combustion engines and their subsystems with a goal toward understanding the principles affecting performance and efficiency. Spark ignition and compression ignition engine systems are studied in detail, with laboratory events designed to connect theory and practice. A series of design problems is interspersed throughout the course along with a semester long engineering design project. |
| 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) |
5 @ 75 min |
|
|
numerical methods (MATLAB), Computer aided design (SolidWorks), engineering design project (3D printing) with design studios scheduled |
| ME491 |
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES |
2019 |
2 |
Civil and Mechanical Engineering |
3.0
(BS=0.0,
ET=3.0,
MA=0.0)
|
| Students engage in the analysis, testing, and evaluation of internal combustion engines and their subsystems with a goal toward understanding the principles affecting performance and efficiency. Spark ignition and compression ignition engine systems are studied in detail, with laboratory events designed to connect theory and practice. A series of design problems is interspersed throughout the course along with a semester long engineering design project. |
| 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) |
5 @ 75 min |
|
|
numerical methods (MATLAB), Computer aided design (SolidWorks), engineering design project (3D printing) with design studios scheduled |
| ME491 |
MECHANICAL POWER PLANTS |
2018 |
2 |
Civil and Mechanical Engineering |
3.0
(BS=0.0,
ET=3.0,
MA=0.0)
|
| An introductory course on internal combustion engines covering basic theory, analysis, design, testing, and evaluation of automotive powerplants. Course material is intended to provide an understanding of the guiding principles and competing demands associated with power generation on modern ground mobility systems. Main topics include thermodynamic cycles, engine subsystems, heat transfer, and emissions. Theory is verified with hands on experience in engines laboratory exercises and vehicle performance practicums utilizing a military vehicle. A semester long engineering project challenges cadets to design, analyze, and 3D print an engine component. |
| 34 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) |
4 @ 120 min |
|
|
numerical methods (MATLAB), Computer aided design (SolidWorks), engineering design project (3D printing) with design studios scheduled |