OMY312 Fuels and Combustion

3 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PR.
Code OMY312
Name Fuels and Combustion
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 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

Learning the basic principles and equations of combustion in different fuels.

Course Content

Fuels and combustion, Thermodynamic properties, Gas mixtures, Gas-vapor mixtures, Chemical and phase equilibrium, Combustion and thermochemistry, Some important chemical mechanisms, Laminar pre-mixed flames.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites

Resources

Willard Pulkrabek- Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine, Pearson,2.baskı,504s,2003

Notes

Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals-John Heywood,McGraw Hill Education,2.baskı,2018


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 It covers fuel properties, combustion processes, and combustion systems.
LO02 It gains the ability to solve engineering problems related to combustion.
LO03 It gains the ability to analyze and interpret combustion products.
LO04 It understands the theory of combustion.
LO05 It relates combustion to thermodynamic cycles.
LO06 It calculates the losses in combustion reactions.
LO07 It defines the fundamentals of internal combustion engines.


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. 4
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.
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 Fuels and combustion The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Thermodynamic property relationships The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Gas mixtures and gas-vapor mixtures The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
4 Chemical reactions The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Chemical and phase equilibrium The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Phase Equilibrium and its Graphs The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
7 Combustion and thermochemistry The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Project The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 Chemical kinetics The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
11 Some important chemical mechanisms The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Laminar pre-mixed flames The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Turbulent, stirred flames The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
14 Term project evaluation The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Project evaluation The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams The relevant topic should be studied using lecture notes and reference sources. 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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 86
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,44
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 04.05.2026 08:49