AE 577 - HIGH PERFORM PISTON ENGINES

Institution:

Old Dominion University

Subject:

Description:

Lecture 2 hours; laboratory 2 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites ME 312, 315 or MET 300, 350. A study of the fundamental principles and performance characteristics of spark ignition and diesel internal combustion engines. Overview of engine types and their operation, engine design and operating parameters; ideal and semi-empirical models of engine cycles; combustion, fluid flow and thermal considerations in engine design and performance. Laboratory evaluation of engine performance using flow and dynamometer systems. (cross-listed with MET 480)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.odu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 683-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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