2.61
Internal Combustion
Engines
Spring 2012: Class meets
at 1-2:30 pm in 3-333 unless otherwise announced
Prereq: 2.006
H level Graduate Subject; Units: 3-1-8
Fundamentals of how the design and operation of internal combustion engines affect their performance, operation, fuel requirements, and environmental impact. Study of fluid flow, thermodynamics, combustion, heat transfer and friction phenomena, and fuel properties, relevant to engine power, efficiency, and emissions. Examination of design features and operating characteristics of different types of internal combustion engines: spark-ignition, diesel, stratified-charge, and mixed-cycle engines. Engine Laboratory project. For graduate and senior undergraduate students.
Prof. Wai Cheng: Rm 31-165 x3-4531; email: wkcheng@mit.edu
TA:Kevin Cedrone: Rm 31-157; x8-8291; email: kcedrone@mit.edu
Office Hours: Mon
4-5, Room 5-217 and Thursday 3-4, Room 1-375
Grading policy: Homework + Lab
Reports=10%; Quiz = 30%; Final Exam = 60%
News
Final examination:
May 22 (Tuesday), 9:00 – 12:00
Room 4-153