MEC4803 Sustainable combustion technologies
Faculty of Engineering
MEC4803 Sustainable combustion technologies is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs MEC2405, CHE2164, TRC4802 or TEC1807.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MEC4803
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MEC4803
No unit lists MEC4803 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
This unit is an advanced undergraduate module, which aims to develop an indepth understanding of current and future internal combustion engines technologies. This unit covers fundamental concepts, principles and applications of internal combustion engines and related components.
The following topics will be covered in depth in this unit:
1. Design features, function and layout of various internal combustion engines
2. Performance, efficiency and energy flow
3. Fuel delivery and gas exchange processes
4. Combustion, heat-release and work transfer
5. After-treatment system, emission and test regulations.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical assessmentQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle20%
- AssignmentWrittenThreshold hurdle10%
- Laboratory reportWrittenThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply fundamental principles relating to the operating characteristics, design layout and friction and lubrication of various internal combustion engines.
- 2
Assess the engine cycles and heat transfer in internal combustion engines.
- 3
Evaluate various air and fuel delivery systems, in-cylinder flow processes and combustion.
- 4
Analyse the thermochemistry of fuels, exhaust flow and emissions from internal combustion engines.
- 5
Appraise the use of biodiesel blends, biofuels and other renewable fuels for internal combustion engines.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories12 hours
- Practical activities33 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Course content is delivered using online videos and online sessions
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Prescribed textbooks and recommended textbooks will be introduced.
Where it fits
MEC4803 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ooi Jong Boon
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ooi Jong Boon
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC4803?
You need MEC2405, CHE2164, TRC4802 or TEC1807 before you enrol.
When is MEC4803 offered?
In 2027, MEC4803 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is MEC4803?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC4803 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MEC4803?
MEC4803 is part of Decarbonisation and net zero; Mechanical engineering; and Sustainable energy transition.