OMY309 Internal Combustion Engines

4 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PR.
Code OMY309
Name Internal Combustion Engines
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA ÖZCANLI
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The operating principles of internal combustion engines used in vehicles, performance parameters, fuels, combustion theory, exhaust emission formation mechanisms, and emission control methods will be explained, and the necessary calculations will be performed.

Course Content

Definition of internal combustion engines, engine design and operating parameters, fundamentals of thermodynamics and gas dynamics, ideal engine cycles and efficiencies, combustion theory, heat transfer in engines, injection, cooling, lubrication, starting systems, forced induction systems (turbocharging and supercharging), high-speed diesel engines, and recent developments in internal combustion engines.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Resources

Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals-John Heywood

Notes

Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine-Willard W. Pulkrabek


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the operating principles of gasoline engines and diesel engines.
LO02 Recalls automotive fuels.
LO03 Explains thermodynamic cycles.
LO04 Analyzes exhaust and in-cylinder flows.
LO05 Explains the intake system.
LO06 Recalls combustion theory.
LO07 Models combustion in internal combustion engines.
LO08 Lists exhaust emission formation mechanisms and emission control methods.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science and subjects specific to the automotive engineering discipline; the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems.
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems in the field of Automotive Engineering; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 5
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In Automotive Engineering, the ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Automotive Engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics in the field of Automotive Engineering.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary (Automotive Engineering) and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports in the field of Automotive Engineering and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information in the field of Automotive Engineering, to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Acting in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Automotive Engineering, and knowledge of the standards used in engineering practice.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Automotive Engineering; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knowledge about the universal and societal effects of automotive engineering applications on health, environment and safety and the contemporary problems reflected in the automotive engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of automotive engineering solutions.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Internal Combustion Engines will be reviewed. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
2 Automotive fuels will be listed. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Problem Çözme
3 Engine performance will be calculated. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
4 Termodinamik Çevrimler açıklanacaktır. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
5 Intake, exhaust, and in-cylinder flows will be examined. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
6 Exhaust and in-cylinder flows will be explained. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
7 Combustion theory will be reviewed. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
8 Mid-Term Exam The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Combustion theory will be explained. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
10 Combustion in spark-ignition engines will be explained. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
11 Combustion calculations in spark-ignition engines will be performed. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
12 Combustion in compression-ignition engines will be explained. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
13 Combustion calculations in compression-ignition engines will be performed. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
14 Exhaust emissions in internal combustion engines will be explained. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Problem Çözme
15 Exhaust emission control will be explained. The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
16 Term Exams The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams The relevant sections will be studied from the lecture notes and the textbook. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 109
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,36
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 04.05.2026 03:51