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ME491 AUTOMOTIVE POWERPLANTS

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering · 9 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

ME491 MECHANICAL POWER PLANTS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2005-2
  • Archived
Scope
Students engage in the analysis, testing and evaluation of internal combustion engines and their subsystems with a view toward understanding the underlying principles which affect their design. Spark ignition and compression ignition engine systems are studied in detail with laboratory opportunities to relate theory to practice. A series of component design problems is interspersed throughout the course.
Lessons
34 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
6 @ 120 min
Special requirements
Component design projects; compensatory time provided.
Prerequisites
all of CE302, ME301