MER 371 - Internal Combustion Engines

Course Units: 1.0

This course provides a basic introduction to reciprocating Internal combustion (IC) engines. Idealized underlying thermodynamic cycles (e.g. Otto, Diesel, and Miller) and the mechanisms used to produce them will be covered. Deviations from the ideal cycles will be discussed in depth. Introductory coverage of petroleum based fuel chemistry, combustion, and emissions is included. Prerequisite(s): MER 232 CQ: SET