ECTS - Fuels and Combustion
Fuels and Combustion (AE214) Course Detail
Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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Fuels and Combustion | AE214 | 4. Semester | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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Course Language | English |
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Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery | |
Learning and Teaching Strategies | . |
Course Lecturer(s) |
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Course Objectives | To familiarize students with the greenhouse effect, principles of operation for internal combustion engines, different types of fuels, fuel properties, mixing types, stoichiometry reaction, equivalence ratio calculations, knocking in internal combustion, Octan and Cetan numbers, alternative fuels for automobile. |
Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Content | Fuels types, fuel properties; combustion process; fuel additives; stoichiometric reaction, equivalence ratio; fuels heating value. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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1 | week 1 Introduction to fuel structure and environmental effect week 2 Fuel types, properties and combustion process week 3 Alternative fuels and supply systems week 4 Chemical process of combustion week 5 Fuel additives technology week 6 Mixing types and stoichiometric reaction week 7 Equivalence ratio calculation week 8 Midterm 1 week 9 Introduction to air-fuel combustion thermodynamics week 10 Laboratory: Combustion chamber week 11 Laboratory: Ignition week 12 Midterm 2 week 13 Heating value week 14 Laboratory: Bomb calorimeter week 15 Final Exam |
Sources
Course Book | 1. 1. Internal Combustion Engines, Colin R. Ferguson, Wiley. 2. Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals: John B. Heywood, McGraw Hill. |
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Evaluation System
Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
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Attendance/Participation | 1 | 5 |
Laboratory | 1 | 5 |
Application | - | - |
Field Work | - | - |
Special Course Internship | - | - |
Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 |
Presentation | - | - |
Project | - | - |
Report | - | - |
Seminar | - | - |
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 40 |
Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
Toplam | 7 | 100 |
Percentage of Semester Work | |
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Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
Total | 100 |
Course Category
Core Courses | X |
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Supportive Courses | |
Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
# | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
2 | The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
4 | The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
5 | The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. | X | ||||
6 | The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. | X | ||||
7 | (a) Sözlü ve yazılı etkin iletişim kurma becerisi; etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. (b) En az bir yabancı dil bilgisi; bu yabancı dilde etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. | X | ||||
8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. | X | ||||
9 | Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. | X | ||||
10 | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | X | ||||
11 | Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. | X | ||||
12 | (a) Knowledge of (i) fluid mechanics, (ii) heat transfer, (iii) manufacturing process, (iv) electronics and control, (v) vehicle components design, (vi) vehicle dynamics, (vii) vehicle propulsion/drive and power systems, (viii) technical laws and regulations in automotive engineering field, and (ix) vehicle verification tests. (b) The ability to merge and apply these knowledge in solving multi-disciplinary automotive problems. | X | ||||
13 | The ability to make use of theoretical, experimental, and simulation methods, and computer aided design techniques in automotive engineering field. | X | ||||
14 | The ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing. | X |
ECTS/Workload Table
Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Laboratory | 4 | 4 | 16 |
Application | |||
Special Course Internship | |||
Field Work | |||
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
Project | |||
Report | |||
Homework Assignments | |||
Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 6 | 12 |
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Total Workload | 104 |