| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piston Engines | UGM211 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Sinan FİDAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the basic definitions and terms about piston engines.
2) Calculate piston engine performance.
3) Clarify fuel systems and working principles.
4) Recognize engine control components.
5) Compare super-charge and turbo-charge systems.
6) The roles of the basic components that make up the piston engine and their relation to the theory of engine operation can be described.
7) Engine revision specifications may be debated.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Low | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Middle | Middle | Low | High | No relation | High | Low | No relation | High | High | Low | Middle | High | |
| 2 | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Middle | Middle | Low | High | No relation | High | Low | No relation | High | High | Low | Middle | High | |
| 3 | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Middle | Middle | Low | High | No relation | High | Low | No relation | High | High | Low | Middle | High | |
| 4 | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Middle | Middle | Low | High | No relation | High | Low | No relation | High | High | Low | Middle | High | |
| 5 | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Middle | Middle | Low | High | No relation | High | Low | No relation | High | High | Low | Middle | High | |
| 6 | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Middle | Middle | Low | High | No relation | High | Low | No relation | High | High | Low | Middle | High | |
| 7 | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Middle | Middle | Low | High | No relation | High | Low | No relation | High | High | Low | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Fundamentals; Mechanical, thermal and volumetric efficiencies; Operating principles; 2 stroke, 4 stroke, Otto and Diesel; Piston displacement and compression ratio; Engine configuration and firing order. Engine Performance; Power calculation and measurement; Factors affecting engine power; Mixtures/leaning, pre-ignition. Engine Construction; Crank case, crank shaft, cam shafts, sumps; Accessory gearbox; Cylinder and piston assemblies; Connecting rods, inlet and exhaust manifolds; Valve mechanisms; Propeller reduction gearboxes. Engine Fuel Systems; Carburettors; Types, construction and principles of operation; Icing and heating. Fuel injection systems; Types, construction and principles of operation. Electronic engine control; Operation of engine control and fuel metering systems including electronic engine control (FADEC); Systems lay-out and components. Starting and Ignition Systems; Starting systems, pre-heat systems; Magneto types, construction and principles of operation; Ignition harnesses, spark plugs; Low and high tension systems. Induction, Exhaust and Cooling Systems; Construction and operation of: induction systems including alternate air systems; Exhaust systems, engine cooling systems — air and liquid. Supercharging/Turbocharging; Principles and purpose of supercharging and its effects on engine parameters; Construction and operation of supercharging/turbocharging systems; System terminology; Control systems; System protection. Lubricants and Fuels. Properties and specifications; Fuel additives; Safety precautions. Lubrication Systems; System operation/lay-out and components. Engine Indication Systems; Engine speed; Cylinder head temperature; Coolant temperature; Oil pressure and temperature; Exhaust Gas Temperature; Fuel pressure and flow; Manifold pressure. Powerplant Installation; Configuration of firewalls, cowlings, acoustic panels, engine mounts, anti-vibration mounts, hoses, pipes, feeders, connectors, wiring looms, control cables and rods, lifting points and drains. Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation; Procedures for starting and ground run-up; Interpretation of engine power output and parameters; Inspection of engine and components: criteria, tolerances, and data specified by engine manufacturer. Engine Storage and Preservation; Preservation and depreservation for the engine and accessories/systems.
Weekly Schedule
1) Basics Mechanical, work and volumetric activities Work cycles Piston stoke and compression ratio Engine confuguration and ignition timing Engine performance. Power calculation and measurement. Parameters that effect engine power. Mixtures, first ignition.2) Connecting rods, inlet and exhaust manifolds; Valve mechanisms; Propeller reduction gearboxes.
3) Engine Fuel Systems Carburettors; Types, construction and principles of operation; Icing and heating.
4) Fuel injection systems Types, construction and principles of operation.
5) Electronic engine control Operation of engine control and fuel metering systems including electronic engine control (FADEC); Systems lay-out and components.
6) Starting and Ignition Systems Starting systems, pre-heat systems; Magneto types, construction and principles of operation; Ignition harnesses, spark plugs; Low and high tension systems.
7) Induction, Exhaust and Cooling Systems Construction and operation of induction systems including alternate air systems; Exhaust systems, engine cooling systems - air and liquid.
8) Mid-term exam
9) Supercharging/Turbocharging Principles and purpose of supercharging and its effects on engine parameters; Construction and operation of supercharging/turbocharging systems; System terminology; Control systems; System protection.
10) Lubricants and Fuels Properties and specifications; Fuel additives; Safety precautions. Lubrication Systems System operation/lay-out and components.
11) Engine indication systems, Engine RPM, Cylinder head temperature, Engine oil pressure and temperature measurement.
12) Exhaust gas temperature sensing, Fuel pressure and flow measurement, Manifold pressure measurement.
13) Engine mounting measurement, Fire walls, Engine cowlings, Acoustic panels, Engine mounts location, Anti-vibration holders, Pipes, Hoses, Feeders, Connectors, Electrical coupling braids, Control cables and codes, Lifting points and configuration of the drains, Monitoring and ground operation.
14) Procedures for start and ground working, Engine power output and interpretation of parameters, Engine and component examination, criteria, tolerances and engine details taken from engine manufacturer.
15) Engine Storage and Preservation, Preservation and depreservation for the engine and accessories/systems.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Lecture
3) Question-Answer
4) Question-Answer
5) Discussion
6) Discussion
7) Demonstration
8) Demonstration
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required