MEEN4001W Automotive Engines

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module mainly provides an overview of the practical design and operation of both spark-ignition and compression-ignition engines for automotive applications. The syllabus will include:
Theoretical and practical cycles of 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. The performance indicators and improvement technologies.
Essential mechanical parts and lubrication systems, including ignition parts, pistons, crankshaft, gas preparation parts, etc. The lubrication loop covers the oil pump, filter, valves, etc. its integration with the cooling system;
The combustion of gas, the thermodynamic analysis of the combustion process, and gas pressurization noises, as well as its control strategies, will be also discussed.
Sensor system to inspect the temperature, pressure, flow rate, etc. control and adjustment strategies for the system
The cooling loop of the engine system, the design of the heat exchanger, water/coolant flow rate optimization and adjustment.
New-energy vehicle engine overview, hybrid and all electrified vehicle.
Besides, the module will also require lab practice with engine and drawing work, to know better of the engine components, the design of the whole loop.


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Learning Outcomes:

Learning outcomes for a course on automotive engines typically cover a range of knowledge, skills, and abilities that students are expected to acquire by the end of the course. These outcomes are designed to reflect a comprehensive understanding of the principles, design, and operation of automotive engines, including fundenmental understanding of engine, the cycle analysis, and the design/optimization of engine working process

Indicative Module Content:

Theoretical and practical cycles of 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. The performance indicators and improvement technologies.
Essential mechanical parts and lubrication systems, including ignition parts, pistons, crankshaft, gas preparation parts, etc. The lubrication loop covers the oil pump, filter, valves, etc. its integration with the cooling system;
The combustion of gas, the thermodynamic analysis of the combustion process, and gas pressurization noises, as well as its control strategies, will be also discussed.
Sensor system to inspect the temperature, pressure, flow rate, etc. control and adjustment strategies for the system
The cooling loop of the engine system, the design of the heat exchanger, water/coolant flow rate optimization and adjustment.
New-energy vehicle engine overview, hybrid and all electrified vehicle.
Besides, the module will also require lab practice with engine and drawing work, to know better of the engine components, the design of the whole loop.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

100
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The approaches to teaching and learning in autotive engine module include lecturing in the semester, laboratory work, and group project, etc. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Additional Information:
This module is delivered overseas and is not available to students based at the UCD Belfield or UCD Blackrock campuses


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
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