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ME40345: Turbocharging and engine boosting

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2016/7
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Further information on credits Credits: 6      [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Further information on notional study hours Notional Study Hours: 120
Further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Further information on teaching periods Period:
Semester 1
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: EX 100%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Examination (EX 100%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment:
ME40345 Mandatory Extra Work (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
To provide knowledge and understanding of turbocharging and other boosting systems applied to internal combustion engines. To analyse turbocharger and supercharger interactions, performance and component design.

Learning Outcomes:
After successfully completing this unit the student will be able to:
* Describe the aerodynamic and thermodynamic theory that relates to centrifugal compressors and turbines in a turbocharger.
* Discuss the parameters that define turbocharger and supercharger performance.
* Explain how the performance of turbochargers is measured in a gas stand facility.
* Describe turbocharger performance map characteristics and critically analyse how these relate to the interaction and matching with the engine.
* Understand the modelling methods commonly used to assess performance of boosted engines and critically assess their limitations.
* Explain the importance of modern boosting systems in addressing the environmental issues of transportation
* Discuss future trends in turbocharger and supercharger technology.

Skills:
Problem solving; numeracy; working independently; written communication.

Content:
Background and History, Thermodynamic and Aerodynamic Principles, Non-dimensional and Pseudo-non-dimensional Performance Parameters, Radial Compressor and Turbine Maps, Supercharger Maps, Engine Modelling with Turbochargers and Superchargers, Gas Stand and Engine Dynamometer Testing, Turbocharger Matching, Heat Transfer, Material and Structural Limitations, Turbine Pulsating Flow, Future Concepts and Trends in Boosting, Heat Recovery.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

ME40345 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • TEME-AFM05 : MSc Automotive Engineering
  • UEME-AFM47 : MEng(Hons) Mechanical with Automotive Engineering (Year 4)
  • UEME-AKM47 : MEng(Hons) Mechanical with Automotive Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 5)

ME40345 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • UEME-AFM16 : MEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Year 4)
  • UEME-AKM16 : MEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 5)

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