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

NO.
Discuss and explain the PUP PUP Vision and Mission; PUP 1 Lecture
VMGO, PUP Graduate Graduate Attributes/ Institutional
Attributes, Institutional Intended Learning Outcomes;
Learning Outcomes, Program Program Educational Objectives/
Education Objectives, Student Student Outcomes; Course
outcomes, Intended Learning Objectives/ Course Intended
Outcomes, Course Policies Outcomes; Course Policies
Discuss and explain the parts, -Introduction to internal 2-3 Discussion
function and operation of an combustion engines Lecture
internal combustion engine -Principles of dynamics Seatwork / quiz
and the principles of
dynamics.
Differentiate kinds of fuels; -Fuels 4-8 Discussion/ lecture
apply handling of fuel gas and -Handling of fuel gas presentation
volatile liquid fuel. -Handling of volatile liquid fuel Examination/ quiz/
seatwork
Laboratory experiments
Demonstration of engine -Theoretical engine cycles 9-12 Discussion/ lecture
cycles; discuss and explain -Combustion in spark-ignition presentation
causes of combustion in spark- 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, Recite and explain by themselves and the Week 1
PUP Graduate Attributes, PUP VMGO, PUP Graduates Attributes,
Institutional Learning Outcomes, Program Education Objectives, Student
Program Education Objectives, Outcomes and Course Policies
Student outcomes, Intended
Learning Outcomes, Course Policies
2. Discuss and explain the parts, Identify the parts and function and Week 3
function and operation of an operation of an internal combustion and
internal combustion engine and the explain the principles of dynamics
principles of dynamics.
3. Differentiate kinds of fuels; apply Demonstrate proper handling of fuel gas Week 8
handling of fuel gas and volatile and volatile liquid fuel
liquid fuel.
4. Demonstration of engine cycles; Demonstrate engine cycles Week 12
discuss and explain causes of
combustion in spark-ignition
engine.
5. Discuss and explain causes of Recite and explain the causes of Week 14
combustion in compression-ignition combustion in compression-ignition in
engines and four-stroke spark engines and four-stroke ignition engines
ignition engines
6. Illustration of four-stroke Show and illustrate the four stroke Week 15
compression ignition engines and compression ignition engine and
engine performance performance
7. Discuss and explain the needs of Distinguish the needs of engine design, Week 16
engine design, two-stroke exhaust two-stroke exhaust and exhaust and
and scavenging and four-stroke scavenging and four stroke intake and
intake and exhaust exhaust
8. Explain what is a cylinder, cooling Illustrate a cooling system, charging and Week 18
system, super charging and lubrication
lubrication
RUBRIC ASSESMENT

CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING NON-

COMPLIANCE
1 2 3 4 5
88-100% 76-87% 75% 65-75% 0-64%
CAREGORY 1 The submitted The submitted The submitted The submitted
work manifests work manifests work partially work does not
qualities which the require manifests the manifests the
go beyond the qualities. require require
requirements. qualities. qualities.
CATEGORY 2 The submitted The submitted The submitted
work manifests work manifests work partially
qualities which the require manifests the
go beyond the qualities. require
requirements. qualities.

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