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    Course Specifications: University: Cairo Faculty: Engineering Department: Aerospace Engineering

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    This document provides information on the "Internal Combustion Engines" course offered by the Aerospace Engineering Department at Cairo University. The 3-credit, second year course aims to teach students the basic concepts of internal combustion engines. Over 14 weeks, students will learn about engine types and operation, design parameters, performance characteristics, thermodynamics of fuel-air mixtures, ideal engine cycles, and more through lectures, tutorials, assignments, and exams. Assessment includes assignments, tests, and a mid-term exam weighting for 20% of the overall grade, with the final exam accounting for 70%.

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    This document provides information on the "Internal Combustion Engines" course offered by the Aerospace Engineering Department at Cairo University. The 3-credit, second year course aims to teach students the basic concepts of internal combustion engines. Over 14 weeks, students will learn about engine types and operation, design parameters, performance characteristics, thermodynamics of fuel-air mixtures, ideal engine cycles, and more through lectures, tutorials, assignments, and exams. Assessment includes assignments, tests, and a mid-term exam weighting for 20% of the overall grade, with the final exam accounting for 70%.

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    This document provides information on the "Internal Combustion Engines" course offered by the Aerospace Engineering Department at Cairo University. The 3-credit, second year course aims to teach students the basic concepts of internal combustion engines. Over 14 weeks, students will learn about engine types and operation, design parameters, performance characteristics, thermodynamics of fuel-air mixtures, ideal engine cycles, and more through lectures, tutorials, assignments, and exams. Assessment includes assignments, tests, and a mid-term exam weighting for 20% of the overall grade, with the final exam accounting for 70%.

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    Course Specifications: University: Cairo Faculty: Engineering Department: Aerospace Engineering

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    This document provides information on the "Internal Combustion Engines" course offered by the Aerospace Engineering Department at Cairo University. The 3-credit, second year course aims to teach students the basic concepts of internal combustion engines. Over 14 weeks, students will learn about engine types and operation, design parameters, performance characteristics, thermodynamics of fuel-air mixtures, ideal engine cycles, and more through lectures, tutorials, assignments, and exams. Assessment includes assignments, tests, and a mid-term exam weighting for 20% of the overall grade, with the final exam accounting for 70%.

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    University: Cairo

    Faculty: Engineering

    Department: Aerospace Engineering

    Course Specifications
    Programme on which the course is given: B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering
    Major or minor element of programme: Major
    Department offering the programme: Aerospace Department
    Department offering the course: Aerospace Department
    Academic year / Level: 2005-2006 / 2nd year
    Date of specification approval:
    A- Basic Information
    Internal Combustion Engines
    Title:
    Credit Hours: 3
    1
    Tutorials:

    AER-206
    Code:
    Lectures: 3
    Practical:

    B- Professional Information
    1- Overall Aims of Course
    The course aims at teaching the student the basic concepts of the internal combustion
    engines.
    2- Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
    a- Knowledge and Understanding
    The components of the internal combustion engine are introduced to the student
    emphasizing the function of each component. The engine types and their
    performance are characterized. The combustion process in both spark-ignition and
    compression-ignition engines are explained. Upon completion of this course, the
    student will be able to perform design and analysis calculations of the internal
    combustion engines including ideal and real cycle analysis.
    b- Intellectual Skills
    The ability to analyze the systems of the internal combustion engine and
    suggest new concepts.

    c-Professional and Practical Skills


    The ability to measure the performance of internal combustion engines and
    choose an engine for certain application.

    Aerospace Engineering

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    d- General and Transferable Skills


    computing, writing computer programs, analyzing results

    3- Contents
    Topic

    No. of hours Lectures Tutorial


    7
    6
    1
    5
    4
    1
    5
    4
    1
    12
    8
    4
    12
    8
    4
    5
    4
    1
    5
    4
    1
    3
    2
    1
    2
    2
    56
    42
    14

    Engine Types and Their Operation


    Engine Design and Operating parameters
    Engine Operating Characteristics
    Thermochemisrty of Fuel-Air Mixtures
    Ideal Models of Engine Cycles
    Gas Exchange Processes
    Carburetors
    Injection Systems
    Review

    4- Teaching and learning Methods


    lectures through discussion, assignments with design and analysis problems,
    assignments for information collection.
    5- Student Assessment Methods
    5.1
    5.2
    5.3

    Assignments to assess
    Tests
    to assess
    Exams
    to assess

    understanding basic concepts


    problem solving
    ability to use information for analysis of
    problems

    Assessment Schedule
    Assessment
    Assignment 1
    Assignment 2
    Assignment 3
    Assignment 4
    Test 1
    Mid-Term

    week
    2
    4, 6
    8, 10
    12, 14
    6
    9

    Weighting of Assessments
    Mid-Term
    Course work
    Final Exam

    Aerospace Engineering

    10 %
    20 %
    70 %

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    6- List of References
    6-1 Course Notes
    not available
    6-2 Essential Books (Text Books)
    "Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals" by John Heywood, McGraw-Hill,
    1988.

    6-3 Recommended books


    "Internal combustion Engine Theory and Practice", by S.P.Sen, Khanna
    Publishers Delhi, 1984
    6-4 Periodicals, Web sites, . etc
    www.howstuffworks.com
    7- Facilities Required for Teaching and Learning
    Lecture rooms, projector and overhead projectors, computer and internet
    connection
    Course Coordinator: Dr. Moamen Edrees
    Head of Department: Prof. Galal Bahgat

    Aerospace Engineering

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