Introduction to Automobile Engineering

Adama Science and Technology University

1 School: Mechanical Chemical and Department: Mechanical Engineering
Materials Engineering
2 Course Category Core Module
Course Name Introduction to Automobile Engineering
Course Code: MEng 3212
3 Synopsis: This course deals with selected topics like major components of a vehicle
and its systems. Emphases on automobile’s engine’s classification types,
engine cooling, lubrication, and fuel systems, and drive train. An
introduction of the suspension, steering, brake system, tires and wheels is
also
Part of the course.
4 Name(s) of Academic Staff: [Link] Gosaye, [Link] Girma
5 Semester and Year offered: Semester: I Year: 3 5
6 Credit Hour: 3(2-3-0)
7 Prerequisite/Co-requisite: (if any) None
8 Course Learning Outcome (CLO): At the end of the course the student will be able to:
CLO 1 Classify the engine based on different engine classification scheme.
CLO 2 Explain working principles of engine and its auxiliary systems.
CLO 3 Describe the combustion processes of SI and CI engines.
CLO 4 Explain the working principle of transmission system.
CLO 5 Demonstrate various major components in automobiles.
9 Mapping of the course Learning Outcomes to the Student Outcomes, Teaching Methods and Assessment:
Student Outcomes (SO)
Outcomes (CLO)
Course Learning

Assessment
Teaching Methods

Assignment

Final Exam
Lab-report
Mid Exam
SO1

SO2

SO3

SO4

SO5

SO6

SO7

L T P O

Quiz
CLO 1 √ √ √ √ √ √
CLO 2 √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CLO 3 √ √ √ √ √ √
CLO 4 √ √ √ √ √ √
CLO 5 √ √ √ √ √ √
Indicate the relevancy between the CLO and SO by ticking “√”on the appropriate relevant box
Transferable Skills (if applicable)
(Skills learned in the course of study which can be useful and utilized in other settings)
1 Working principles of engine system
10 2 Working principles of the suspension, steering, brake system, tires and wheels
3 Knowledge of transmission system and major components of an Automobile.
Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT)
Teaching and Learning Activities
Guided Independent Total
Course Content Outline CLO Guided learning (F2F) Learning Learning (SLT)
(NF2F) (NF2F)
L T P O
Chapter 1: Introduction CLO 2
3 3 1 6
To automobile engineering
1.1 Definition of Automobile
engineering.
1.2 Classification of automobiles
1.3 Layout of automobile
systems
Chapter 2: IC Engines CLO 2,6 6 9 2 11 26
2.1 Types of engine, engine
classification,
 2.2 Engine construction and
operation
2.3 Engine mechanism; Valve
and Crank gear mechanism
2.4 Petrol and diesel engine
2.5 Two stroke and four stroke
engines
2.6 Engine performance
parameters
Chapter 3: Engine auxiliary CLO
7 12 2 11 30
systems ,2,6
3.1 Cooling system
3.2 Intake and Exhaust system
3.3 Fuel system
3.4 Starting system
3.5 Lubrication system
3.6 Charging system
3.7 Ignition system
Chapter 4: Introduction CLO
6 9 2 11 26
to automobile drive train 1,2,6
4.1Requirem of transmission
system.
4.2 Clutch, transmission,
propeller (drive) shaft,
differential and axle.
4.3 Different types of gearbox.
Chapter 5: Introduction CLO
6 9 2 11 26
to motor vehicle chassis 1,2,6
5.1 Types of chassis layout
5.2 Vehicle frames
5.3 Suspension system
5.4 Steering System
5.5 Braking System
5.6 Wheel and tire
Total 28 0 42 9 24 103
Assessment
Continuous Assessment Percentage Total-50(%) F2F NF2F SLT
1 Quiz 10 % √ 4
2 Assignments 10 % √ 4
3 Mid Exam 20 % √ 2
4 Lab Exam 10% √ 4
Sub Total 14
Final Exam Percentage 50 (%) F2F NF2F SLT
Final Exam √ 3
Grand Total SLT 120
L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P = Practical, O = Others, F2F = Face to Face, NF2F = Non Face to Face
Note: indicates the CLO based on the CLO’s numbering in item 9.
12 Special requirements 1 Auto Workshop
and resources to deliver 2 Choose an item.
the course (e.g. software, 3 Choose an item.
computer lab, simulation 4 Choose an item.
room…etc.) 5 Choose an item.
1313 Text book (note: ensure 1 Automotive technology Principles, Diagnosis, /and Service. Fourth Edition,
the latest edition Prentice Hall, 2012.
/publication) 2 A Textbook of Automobile Engineering,[Link],2014
Reference: 3 Duffy, James E Modern automotive technology, 2012
4 A Textbook of Automobile Engineering, Volume –I,Pritam Singh Gill,2010
5 Automotive Technology A Systems Approach,7 th edition, Jack Erjavec and
 Rob Thompson,2020
6 Automotive Service Inspection Maintenance repair,Sixth edition,Tim
Gilles,2020
5 A Textbook of Automobile Engineering, [Link], 2020 latest edition.

IC Engine and Reciprocating Machines

Adama Science and Technology University
1 School: Mechanical Chemical and Department: Mechanical Engineering
Materials Engineering
2 Course Category Core Module
Course Name IC Engine and Reciprocating Machines
Course Code: MEng 4201
3 Synopsis: This course focuses on classification, construction and operation of an
internal combustion engine; thermodynamic cycles; Mixture
formation; Fuels; Combustion; Combustion chamber design;
Kinematics of crank gear mechanism; Performance equation and
engine characteristics, emission control systems and compressors.
4 Name(s) of Academic Staff: [Link] Teferi and Mr. Tamiru Bekele
5 Semester and Year offered: Semester: I Year: 5
6 Credit Hour: 3(2-2-1)
7 Prerequisite/ Co-requisite: (if Thermodynamics II (MEng 3204), Introduction to Automobile
any) Engineering (3212)
8 Course Learning Outcome (CLO): At the end of the course the student will be able to do:
CLO 1 Identify different types of internal combustion engines and their operations.
CLO 2 Calculate effect of design and operating parameters on the performance of IC engines.
Apply Thermodynamics laws to analyze ideal model of engine cycle, Thermo chemistry of
CLO 3
combustion, compositionof mixture formation and combustion in IC.
Analyze the effect of supercharging and turbo-charging on engine performance and explain
CLO 4
working principles of exhaust system and emission control systems.
Explain fuel-metering systems: carburetors and fuel injectors, in SI and CI engines and
CLO 5
Operate, disassemble and assemble of internal combustion engines.
9 Mapping of the course Learning Outcomes to the student Outcomes, Teaching Methods and
Assessment:
Student Outcomes (SO)
Outcomes (CLO)
Course Learning

Assessment
Teaching Methods
Assignment

Final Exam
Mid Exam
SO1
SO2
SO3
SO4

SO5

SO6

SO7

Lab Test

L T P O
Test

CLO
1
√ √ √ √ √ √
CLO
2
 √ √ √ √
CLO
3
√ √ √ √ √ √
CLO
4
√ √ √ √ √
CLO
5
√ √ √ √ √
Indicate the relevancy between the CLO and SO by ticking “√”on the appropriate relevant box
10 Transferable Skills (if applicable)
(Skills learned in the course of study which can be useful and utilized in other settings)
1 Engine Operation and thermal cycle analysis.
 2 Knowledge of dismantling, maintenance and Assembly of an engine.
3 Engine performance calculations and testing.
11 Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT)
Teaching and Learning Activities
Independe
Guided
Guided learning nt Total (SLT)
Course Content Outline CLO Learning
(F2F) Learning
(NF2F)
(NF2F)
L T P O
Chapter
CLO1 2 2 1 3 8
1:Introduction
1.1 Historical
development
of IC engines
1.2 4S-SI engines
1.3 4S-CI engines
1.4 2S-engines
1.5 Wankiel engine
1.6 Cylinder
arrangement in IC
engines
Chapter 2:
Thermodynamic Cycles CLO1,
4 4 2 10 20
and Performance of IC 2,3,4
Engines
2.1 Ideal cycles
2.2 Fuel- air cycles
2.3 Actual cycles and
engine efficiencies
2.4 Performance
equations
2.5 Engine
characteristic and
performance map
2.6 Engine testing
Chapter 3:
Performance CLO1,
2 2 1 6 11
equations and engine 2,3
characteristics
3.1 Measurement and
testing
3.2 Performance
Parameters
3.3 Efficiencies
3.4 Engine Performance
Characteristics
Chapter 4: Fuels CLO 3, 4,5 2 2 1 3 8
4.1 Fractional
distillation of petroleum
4.2 Alternative fuels
4.3 Volatility and
viscosity of fuels
4.4 Anti-knock
characteristic of fuels
Chapter 5: Combustion CLO1,
2 2 1 3 8
2,3,5
5.1 Air-fuel ratio and
combustible mixture
5.2 Combustion in SI
engines
5.3 Combustion in CI
Engine
5.4 Combustion
chamber design of SI
engines
5.5 Combustion
chamber design of CI
engines
Chapter 6: Mixture
CLO1,
Formation in IC 2 2 1 3 8
2,3
Engines
6.1 SI Engine
requirements
6.2 Carburetor
6.3 Gasoline injection
systems
6.4 CI Engine
requirements
6.5 Reciprocating
individual pump system
for CI engine
6.6 Rotary distributing
pumps
6.7 Common rail
diesel injection
Chapter7:Main
CLO1,
component of IC 2 2 1 4 6
2,4
Engines
7.1 Cylinder block
and cylinder head
7.2 Piston and rings;
Connecting rod
7.3 Crank shaft; Main
and crank pin bearing
forces and moments on
main Components
7.4 Cyclic variation of
gas and inertia forces,
Turning effort
Chapter 8: Valve CLO1,
2 2 1 4 9
Timing and Gear 2,
8.1 Valve timing
8.2 Flow through valves
8.3 Valve actuating
mechanism
Chapter 9: Cooling
CLO1,
and Lubrication 4 4 2 3 10
2,4,
system of IC Engines
9.1 Cooling system
9.2 Lubrication system
9.3 Lubricant
specification and
properties
Chapter 10: Emission CLO1,
2 2 1 3 6
control systems 2,3,5
10.1 Types of emission
in IC Engine
 10.2 Exhaust Gas
Recirculation
10.3 Catalytic Converter
10.4 After Treatment
Device
Chapter11:Turbo
CLO4,
charging and 2 2 1 4 7
3
Supercharging
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Turbocharging and
Supercharging in SI
engines
11.3 Turbocharging and
Supercharging in CI
engines
Chapter 12:
Reciprocating CLO1 2 2 1 4 7
Compressors
12.1 Types of
compressor
12.2 components of
Reciprocating
compressor
12.3 Performance terms
of reciprocating
compressor
Total 2
28 14 37 107
8
Assessment
NF2
Continuous Assessment Percentage Total-60(%) F2F SLT
F
1 Tests 10 %  1
2 Lab Test 20 %  3
3 Assignments 10 % 
3
4 Mid Exam 20 % 
3
Total 12
Final Exam Percentage 40 (%) F2F NF2F SLT
Final Exam 40%  3
Grand Total SLT 120
L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P = Practical, O = Others, F2F = Face to Face, NF2F = Non Face to Face
Note: indicates the CLO based on the CLO’s numbering in item 9.
12 Special 1 Workshop
requirements and 2 Full components of vehicle engine
resources to 3 Related Films/Videos and Charts
deliver the course 4 Appropriate tools and measuring instruments
(e.g. software, 5 Engine Laboratory
computer lab,
simulation room
…etc.)
13 Text book (note:
ensure the latest V. Ganesan, Internal Combustion Engines, Tata McGraw-Hill, 4th edition
1
edition 2006, New Delhi.
/publication)
Reference: 1 H.N. Gupta –Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engine,
PHI, Second edition, New Delhi, 2006
2 C. R. Ferguson and A. T. Kirkpatrick, ―Internal Combustion
 Engines, Applied Thermo science, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons,
Singapore, 2001
3 J. B. Heywood, ―Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals,
international Edition, McGraw-Hill, Second edition, Singapore, 2002.
4 H. F. Atkinson, ―Mechanics of small Engines, McGraw-Hill,
New York, 1999
5 Richard Stone, ―Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines,
2nd Edition, Macmillan, Honk Kong, 1992
6 Barry Wellington & Alan Asmus, ―Diesel Engines and Fuel
System, 4th Edition, longman, Melbourne, 1995
7 H.N. Gupta –Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engine,
PHI, Second edition, New Delhi, 2006