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- Undergraduate major in Systems and Control Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Sato Susumu
- Class Format
- Lecture (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Tue3-4(H102) Fri3-4(H102)
- Group
- -
- Course number
- SCE.S306
- Credits
- 2
- Academic year
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2022/3/16
- Lecture notes updated
- -
- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
This course focuses on the combustion engine cycles, which are spark ignition engine, compression ignition engine, gas turbine engine and so on, the performances and control of these combustion engines, ignition and combustion reactions, exhaust emission problems. In addition, the course explains the theories and phenomena of fluid dynamics related to thermal energy conversion, which are circular tube flow, lift and drag, blade element theory. The aim of this course is to understand the fundamentals and applications of spark ignition engine, compression ignition engine and gas turbine engine and of the fundamentals thermal conversion in fluid machines such as turbine and compressor.
Student learning outcomes
Understand combustion engine cycles
Acquire the basic knowledge on performances of combustion engines
Understand the fluid dynamics theories related to thermal energy conversion
Course taught by instructors with work experience
| ✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
|---|---|
| This class is based on the experience of the teacher in charge of car engine / vehicle exhaust gas / fuel efficiency testing when working in a research laboratory for automobiles, and gives the students not only a basic knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics but also actual examples of actual engines and vehicles. |
Keywords
Combustion engine cycles, Combustion, Emission and Fluid Machines
Competencies that will be developed
| ✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
Students are given the excise problems and derivation of fundamental equations as needed. The terminal examination will be set.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation, Basic konwledge on internal combustion engine | Difference between internal combustion engine and external combustion engine |
| Class 2 | Gas turbine engine | Thermal efficiency Brayton cycle |
| Class 3 | Spark ignition engine | Thermal efficiency of Otto cycle |
| Class 4 | Compression ignition engine | Thermal efficiency of Diesel cycle |
| Class 5 | Ignition and reaction | Chemical reactions in combustion process, Reaction rate equation, Arrhenius equation |
| Class 6 | Actual engine | Losses in actual engine, Calculation of heat release rate |
| Class 7 | Problems of exhaust emission from automobiles, Part 1 | Environmental problems due to automobiles |
| Class 8 | Problems of exhaust emission from automobiles, Part 2 | Measures for exhaust emissions, Real Driving Emissions |
| Class 9 | Circular tube flow, Part 1 | Laminar flow in circular flow |
| Class 10 | Circular tube flow, Part 2 | Tubulant flow in circular flow |
| Class 11 | Circular tube flow, Part 3 | Rapid expansion tube, Rapid reduction tube, Diffuser, Nozzle |
| Class 12 | Lift, Drag, Blade element theory, Part 1 | Calculations of lift and drag, Calculation of thrust on balde element |
| Class 13 | Blade element theory, Part 2 | Calculation of thrust on balde element, Aircraft propulsion |
| Class 14 | Summary, Introduction of researches | Summary of this lecture, Introduction of the researches on internal combustion engines |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
No textbook
Reference books, course materials, etc.
No reference books. Lecture materials will be given as needed.
Assessment criteria and methods
Attendance evaluation (5%) and terminal examination (95%)
Related courses
- SCE.M302 ： Fundamentals of Thrmal Engineering
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
No prerequisites.
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).
Susumu SATO
sato.s.ay[at]m.titech.ac.jp
03-5734-2227
Office hours
Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment.
