INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah / Institute

Engineering

Department / Centre

Mechanical Engineering

Programme

B. Eng (Mechanical - Automotive) (Honours)

Name of Course / Mode

Internal Combustion Engines /Full time

Course Code

MEC 3621

Name (s) of Academic

staff / Instructor(s)

A.K.M. Mohiuddin

Rationale for the

Required course for Mechanical - Automotive Engineering
inclusion of the course /
Programme
module in the programme
Semester and Year
Offered

Every Semester

Status

Core

Level

Proposed Start Date

Midterm

Final

35

Practical

Total Student Learning

Time (SLT)

Assessments

Discussions

Lecture

Face to Face

Independent Learning

Batch of Student to be
Affected
Total
Student
Learning
Time

72

119

Credit Value / Hours

3/119

Pre-requisites (if any)

MEC 2601 and MEC 2621

Co-requisites (if any)

None

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

1. Provide fundamental idea on Spark ignition and compression
ignition engines.
2. Give clear concept on principles of power generation.

3. Demonstrate the complexity in combustion processes.

4. Illustrate advantages and disadvantages of combustion
chamber design and provide knowledge on induction and
exhaust system design.
5. Gather clear knowledge on emission control.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Analyze different operating characteristics of Internal
Combustion Engines.
Learning Outcomes

2. Explain the theoretical and actual cycles of an engine

operation.
3. Analyze fuels and fuel systems for IC engines.
4. Analyze the combustion process in IC engines.
5. Describe different power boosting methods emission control
systems.

Transferable Skills:

Teaching-Learning and
assessment strategy

Skills and how they are developed and assessed:

Skills
Development
Assessment
Technical
Lectures
Written Assessment
Analytical
Lectures, Quizzes and Exams

Thermodynamic of engine cycles. Spark ignition and Compression

ignition engines. Principles of power generation. Fuels, fuel
systems, combustion and combustion problems. Combustion
Course Synopsis
chamber design and engine performance. Induction and exhaust
systems design. Supercharging and turbo-charging. Pollutant
formation and emission control system.
Lecture
Mode of Delivery
LO
Method
%
1,2,3,4
Quizzes
10
Assessment Methods and
1,2,3,4
Tests
15
Type/Course Assessement
1-3
Midterm
25
State weightage of each
1-5
Final examination
50
type of assessment.
Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Outcomes
Learning Outcome of the course
01

02

03

1. Analyze different operating characteristics of

Internal Combustion Engines.

04

05

06

07

2. Explain the theoretical and actual cycles of an

engine operation.
3. Analyze fuels and fuel systems for IC engines.

4. Analyze the combustion process in IC engines.

5. Describe different power boosting methods
emission control systems..

08

09

10

11

12

Weeks
1

1,2

2,3
3,4

6,7

8-11

11,12

Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Learning
Topics
Task/Reading
Hours
Introduction:
Chap. 1
Heat engines, Historical and Modern developments, IC engine
classification, Fundamental differences between SI and CI
engines, SI and CI engine operation.
Operating Characteristics:
Engine parameters, brake torque and power, indicated work per
cycle, mechanical efficiency, road-load power, mean effective
pressure, specific fuel consumption and efficiency, air-fuel
ratio, volumetric efficiency, engine design and performance
data.
Engine Cycles: air standard cycles, the Carnot cycle, the
constant volume or Otto cycle, the Diesel cycle and the dual
cycle.
Fuel Air Cycles:
Comparison of p-v diagram of air standard cycle and fuel air
cycle for the SI engine, characteristics of constant volume fuelair cycle.
Actual Cycles:
Difference between real cycle and fuel-air cycle.
Fuels:
Introduction, Fuels for spark-ignition engines, Diesel fuels,
LPG as SI engine fuel, non-petroleum fuels.
Fuel Systems:
Carburetion: Introduction, Automotive engine air-fuel mixture,
principle of carburetion.
Fuel Injection Systems: Introduction, mechanical injection
systems, electronic injection systems.
Combustion in Spark Ignition (SI) Engines:
Introduction to combustion chamber design. Stages of
combustion in SI engines, flame front propagation, abnormal
combustion, the phenomenon of knock in SI engines, effect of
engine variables on knock.
Combustion in Compression Ignition (CI) Engines:
Stages of combustion in CI engines, factors affecting the delay
period, the phenomenon of knock in CI engines, comparison of
knock in SI and CI engines, Open, semi-open and divided
combustion chambers for CI engines.
Induction and Exhaust Systems:
Induction manifold requirements. Cylinder pressure under
different operating conditions. Manifold branch flow paths.
Induction valve overlaps between cylinders. Flow variation and
mixture distribution in manifold passages. In-line four and sixcylinder engine induction manifolds. Vee four and six-cylinder
engine induction manifolds. Other approaches to cylinder
charging. Exhaust gas extraction. Exhaust manifold
configurations.

Chap. 1, 17

Chap. 3
Chap. 4,5

Chap. 6
Chap. 8-10

Chap. 12
Chap. 4
(Recom. 1)

Chap. 5
(Recom. 1)

13

Supercharging and Turbocharging: Methods of power boosting, Chap. 19

basic relationships, turbocharging.

14

Pollutant Formation and Emission Control:

Chap. 15
Introduction, Air pollution due to IC engines, Euro I and Euro II
norms, engine emissions, emission control methods.
Required references supporting the course

The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in alphabetical order.

Ganesan, V. (2014). Internal Combustion Engines, McGraw-Hill International Editions.

Recommended references supporting the course
1. Heinz, H. (1995). Advanced Engine Technology, Arnold.
2. Heywood,
J.B.
(1988).
Internal
Combustion
Engine
Fundamentals,
McGraw-Hill International Editions
3. Ferguson, C.R. and Kirkpatrick, A.T.(2001). Internal Combustion Engines (Applied
Thermosciences), John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Prepared by:

Checked by:

Approved by:

A.K.M. Mohiuddin
Professor
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Meftah Hariri
Head of Department
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Dean
Kulliyyah of Engineering

By the time of graduation, engineering students at IIUM are expected know or perform the
followings.
No

Programme Outcome for KOE, IIUM

1.

Engineering Knowledge (T) -Apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences, engineering

fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems;

2.

Problem Analysis (T) Identify, formulate, research relevant literature and analyze complex
engineering problems, and reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences;

3.

Design/Development of Solutions (A) Design solutions, exhibiting innovativeness, for

complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet
specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal,
economical, ethical, environmental and sustainability issues.

4.

Investigation (D) Conduct investigation into complex problems, displaying creativeness, using
research-based knowledge, and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and
interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions;

5.

Modern Tool Usage (A & D) -Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering
activities, with an understanding of the limitations;

6.

The Engineer and Society (ESSE) -Apply reasoning based on contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal, cultural, contemporary issues, and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practices.

7.

Environment and Sustainability (ESSE) -Understand the impact of professional engineering

solutions in societal, global, and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and
need for sustainable development;

8.

Ethics (ESSE) Apply professional ethics with Islamic values and commit to responsibilities
and norms of professional engineering code of practices.

9.

Communication (S) -Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the

engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions;

10

Individual and Team Work (S) -Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.

11.

Life Long Learning (S) -Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

12.

Project Management and Finance (S) -Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of

engineering management and financial principles and apply these to ones own work, as a
member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary settings, and identify
opportunities of entrepreneurship.