Polytechnic University of the Philippines

COLLEGE: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

COURSE TITLE: COMBUSTION ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE: MEEN 3443
CLASS DAYS AND CLASS TIME:
INSTRUCTOR: ENGR. LOIDA SANTOS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course deals with the principles involved in internal combustion, carburetion, and fuel
injection; fundamentals and basic principles in combustion engine design, hoe they function and hoe
they operate and application with due consideration on environmental impact.

Lecture hours: __3__ Lab. Hours: _____ Number of Units: __3___

Pre-requisites: thermodynamics 1

Co-requisite: none

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):

The students should be able to:

PUP graduate attributes LEARNING OUTCOME

1. Discuss and explain the principles of fuel
combustion.
2. Have a working knowledge in fuel
PUP graduates shall be responsive to the changing combustion system.
needs to enable them to lead productive and 3. Discuss and explain difference between
meaningful lives. low compression and high compression
engines.
4. Analyze different types of fuel.
5. Discuss and distinguish between two-
stroke cycle and four-stroke cycle engine.

LEARNING PLAN:

LEARNING OUTCOME TOPIC WEEK LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Discuss and explain the PUP
VMGO, PUP Graduate
Attributes, Institutional
Learning Outcomes, Program
Education Objectives, Student
outcomes, Intended Learning
Outcomes, Course Policies
Discuss and explain the parts,
function and operation of an
internal combustion engine
and the principles of
dynamics.
Differentiate kinds of fuels;
apply handling of fuel gas and
volatile liquid fuel.
Demonstration of engine
cycles; discuss and explain
causes of combustion in spark-
NO.
PUP Vision and Mission; PUP 1 Lecture
Graduate Attributes/ Institutional
Intended Learning Outcomes;
Program Educational Objectives/
Student Outcomes; Course
Objectives/ Course Intended
Outcomes; Course Policies
-Introduction to internal 2-3 Discussion
combustion engines Lecture
-Principles of dynamics Seatwork / quiz
-Fuels 4-8 Discussion/ lecture
-Handling of fuel gas presentation
-Handling of volatile liquid fuel Examination/ quiz/
seatwork
Laboratory experiments
-Theoretical engine cycles 9-12 Discussion/ lecture
-Combustion in spark-ignition presentation
engine Examination/ quiz/
ignition engine. seatwork
Laboratory experiments
Discuss and explain causes of -Combustion in compression- 13-14 Discussion/ lecture
combustion in compression- ignition engines presentation
ignition engines and four- -Four-stroke spark ignition Examination/ quiz/
stroke spark ignition engines engines seatwork
Laboratory experiments
Illustration of four-stroke -Four-stroke compression ignition 15 Discussion/ lecture
compression ignition engines engines presentation
and engine performance -Engine performance Examination/ quiz/
seatwork
Laboratory experiments
Discuss and explain the needs -Engine design 16 Discussion/ lecture
of engine design, two-stroke -Two-stroke exhaust and presentation
exhaust and scavenging and scavenging Examination/ quiz/
four-stroke intake and exhaust -Four-stroke intake and exhaust seatwork
Laboratory experiments
Explain what is a cylinder, -Cylinder/cylinder heads 17-18 Discussion/ lecture
cooling system, super charging -Cooling system presentation
and lubrication -Supercharging Examination/ quiz/
-Lubrication seatwork
Laboratory experiments

LEARNING OUTCOME REQUIRED OUTPUT DUE DATE

1. Discuss and explain the PUP VMGO,
PUP Graduate Attributes,
Institutional Learning Outcomes,
Program Education Objectives,
Student outcomes, Intended
Learning Outcomes, Course Policies
2. Discuss and explain the parts,
function and operation of an
internal combustion engine and the
principles of dynamics.
3. Differentiate kinds of fuels; apply
handling of fuel gas and volatile
liquid fuel.
4. Demonstration of engine cycles;
discuss and explain causes of
combustion in spark-ignition
engine.
5. Discuss and explain causes of
combustion in compression-ignition
engines and four-stroke spark
ignition engines
6. Illustration of four-stroke
compression ignition engines and
engine performance
7. Discuss and explain the needs of
engine design, two-stroke exhaust
and scavenging and four-stroke
intake and exhaust
8. Explain what is a cylinder, cooling
system, super charging and
lubrication
RUBRIC ASSESMENT
Recite and explain by themselves and the Week 1
PUP VMGO, PUP Graduates Attributes,
Program Education Objectives, Student
Outcomes and Course Policies
Identify the parts and function and Week 3
operation of an internal combustion and
explain the principles of dynamics
Demonstrate proper handling of fuel gas Week 8
and volatile liquid fuel
Demonstrate engine cycles Week 12
Recite and explain the causes of Week 14
combustion in compression-ignition in
engines and four-stroke ignition engines
Show and illustrate the four stroke Week 15
compression ignition engine and
performance
Distinguish the needs of engine design, Week 16
two-stroke exhaust and exhaust and
scavenging and four stroke intake and
exhaust
Illustrate a cooling system, charging and Week 18
lubrication

CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING NON-

COMPLIANCE
1 2 3 4 5
88-100% 76-87% 75% 65-75% 0-64%
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GRADING SYSTEM

Class standing: 70% (quizzes, seatwork, laboratory experiments, report presentations, assignments,
required outputs, attendance and class participation, other requirements as approved by the college /
department)

Major examinations: 30% (midterm, departmental and final)

REFERENCES:

1. Internal Combustion Engines, by: Maleev

2. Combustion Engine Process, by: Lester C. Lichty
3. Thermodynamics, by: Faires
4. Steam Power and Internal Combustion Engine, by: Craig Anderson

CLASS POLICIES:

Final grade will be determined by the students performance on their quizzes, reports, assignments,
final examinations, and laboratory experiments.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Cheating, plagiarism and other forms of intellectual dishonesty are absolutely prohibited under the PUP
rules and regulations. PUP students are covered by this rule. In vents of infractions, PUP students will be
discharge from the College.

PREPARED BY: DATE: June 16, 2014

Engr. Loida D. Santos

Faculty, Mechanical Engineering Department

APPROVED BY:

Engr. Jesus D. Callanta Engr. Guillermo O. Bernabe

Chairperson Dean