| Reviewed: |
Sep 27, 2002 by Engineering Editorial Board |
| Overview: |
The site contains pertinent discussions and 21 applets that perform simple
calculations for analyzing internal combustion engines (ICE). It is divided into
three analysis areas of ICE performance: heat transfer, thermodynamics and
fluid mechanics. The Engine Performance applets under the Thermodynamic section
are the most involved. The heat transfer applet presents some fundamental
concepts on the modes of heat transfer in relation to ICE.
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| Learning Goals: |
To analyze the heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics principles of
internal combustion engines.
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| Target Student Population: |
Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students. This site was developed to be an
addition to a senior level internal combustion engine class.
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| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
Basic knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
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| Type of Material: |
Java Applets that can be used for lecture/presentation.
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| Recommended Uses: |
The material can be used as either a classroom demonstration or a self-tutorial
to teach various topics in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer as
they apply to internal combustion engines. It can be used in teaching a
technical elective course in internal combustion engines and also as a reference
tool for design purposes.
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| Technical Requirements: |
Web access with a browser that supports Java applets.
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