Automotive Powertrain Theory, MEEG467-10
MEEG467-10
Dr. Steven Timmins, TR 3:30-5:00 Gore 222
Textbook: Intro to Internal Combustion Engines, 3rd Edition, Richard Stone
Prerequisites:Thermo, Dynamics, Heat Transfer
  Week Part I Internal Combustion Basics Chapter
1 02/11/01 Overview - Engine Fundamentals
2 02/18/01 Thermodynamic Principals
3 02/25/01 Combustion and Fuels Homework 1 - Ch2 Due
Homework : 2.1,3,4,5,8,9,10
Field Trip - Basic Engines Instant-G
4 03/04/01 Spark Ignition Engines Combstion Chamber Design
5 03/11/01 Spark Ignition Engines Ignition and Fuel Systems/Catalysts
6 03/18/01 Induction and Exhaust, Cam Design, Valvetrains
Homework Ch4 Due 3/15
7 03/25/01 Induction and Exhaust - Flow and Manifold Design
03/27/03 Project Outlines Due
  03/27/01 Part II Advanced Topics  
    Spring Break    
8 04/07/03 Compression Ignition Engines
04/09/03 Compression Engines (Diesel)
9 04/14/03 Midterm Exam Turbocharging/Supercharging 1-4, 6
10 04/21/03 Turbocharging Two Stroke Engines
11 04/28/03 Mechanical Design Considerations - Dynamics, Lubrication 11 
12 05/05/03 Heat Transfer, Turbulence 12, 8
13 05/12/03 Transmissions and Differentials,CV Joints, U-Joints, Etc.
14 05/19/03 Case Study - Projects
15 05/26/03 Finals Final Exam
Grading:
A B
Midterm 25% 30%
Final 40% 45%
Project 15% 25%
Homework 10%
Quizzes 10%
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Engines Types and Definitions
  4-Stroke - Ignition    
Induction
Compression
Expansion/Power
Exhaust
  What are the basic Components?    
Crankshaft
Rod
Piston/Cylinder/Block
Valves
Rockers/Lifters/Cam(s)
Head
Intake/Exhaust
Fuel System
Ignition
  What are the basic Configurations?  
Layouts Inline 4-5-6-8
"V" 5-6-8-10-12
"VR" 5,6
Horizontal "Boxer" 4-6-8-10-12-16
"W" and "H" configurations
Heads Flat Head
"L" Head Pushrod
Hemi-Head Pushrod
Single Over Head Cam
Double Overhead Cam
Two Valve
Three Valve
Four Valve
Five Valve
Cooling Water Cooled/Air Cooled/Oil Cooled/Combo
Compression (Diesel) engines
2-Stroke Engines
Induction/Exhaust
Compression/Expansion
Rotary Engines - Offset Essentially 2 moving parts LOUD and inefficient