Sustainable Propulsion

Undergraduate

This course develops a fundamental understanding of the theory and practice of sustainable propulsion systems for automotive applications. A concise review of energy sources suitable for automotive applications will be introduced, focusing on the impact of energy density on real-world applications. Critical concepts and issues of advanced clean combustion strategies will be studied along with their applications in modern internal combustion engines, including fuel properties, lean-burn stoichiometry, fuel injection systems, combustion systems, turbocharging, and other aspects of engine design and performance evaluation. The development trend of future propulsion systems, including engine electrification, smart hybridization, and carbon-neutral renewable fuels, will be discussed. (Prerequisites: MECH-3217 and Semester 6 or higher standing.)