Air University

Problem Based Learning (PBL): Fall 2023

Subject: Thermodynamics Lab Total Marks: 200

Course Code: ME-234L Submission Date: 27-11-2023
Class: BEME-FALL-22 Time: 8:00 AM
Semester: III Section A & B
FM’s Name: Engr. Umair Munir & Engr. M Shahid

Important Instructions:
Make groups of 4-5 students and perform this task as a group.
The project report (Font size – 12 Times New Roman) needs to be submitted of at least15 pages.
This project is worth 20% of your lab weightage.
Problem Statement:
The automobile sector is undergoing a major technology transformation from non-renewable to
renewable energy resources as enshrined in the UN SDG 7 & 11. This has pushed the propulsion
technology envelop of IC engines to developing highly efficient engines with artificial intelligence. Many
common user vehicles these days use VVTi or CVTi technologies that offer very high propulsive
efficiency together with adaptive engine controls that reduce harmful emissions while simultaneously
improving the performance of the engine. This has all resulted in major changes in the overall
configuration of the propulsion units being installed on modern vehicles.

In view of the above evolving scenario, you are to investigate the configurational deviations / changes
that are now evident amongst Internal Combustion Engines produced in the past ten years available in
the Automobile Industry. Your discussion on configurational aspects must address the following aspects.

Analyze various aspects related to their standardization, performance evaluation, effect of change in
input parameters (rpm, fuel composition, number of cylinders) and output parameters (e.g., power,
torque, and efficiency)
Comparison between different Thermodynamic Cycles (e.g., the difference between P-V and T-S
curves of Otto and Diesel cycles)
Investigate the magnitude of the engine’s emissions vis the older versions of the same engine types.
Project Requirements:
Title Page
Abstract
Table of Contents / List of Figures / List of Tables
Introduction
Literature Review
Detailed Working Principles of IC Engines
Description of each part (e.g., Piston detailed labelling and working)
P-V Diagram with detailed description
T-S Diagram with detailed description
Difference between 2 & 4-stroke IC engines and their performance.
Difference between single- & multi-cylinder IC engines and their characteristics.
Investigate the magnitude of the engine’s emissions and link them with UN SDG’s 7 & 11.
Conclusion
References

Course Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

Learning
Sr.
CLO Statement PLO Domain
No
and Level
Demonstrate hands-on ability to perform experiments using
1. modern tools for testing specimens and recording data under PLO5 P2
supervision.
Work in collaborative teams with well-defined task
2. PLO9 A2
assignments to each member.
Critically analyze and interpret experimental data to prepare
3. PLO10 C4
laboratory reports with logical conclusions.
Problem Based Learning (PBL) Attributes:

WA’s WK’s EA’s

Problem Statement
(Graduate (Knowledge (Engineering
Breakdown
Attributes) Profile) Activity)
Investigate the configurational
deviations / changes that are
WA1 WK3 EA2
now evident amongst Internal
(Engineering (Engineering (Level of
Combustion Engines produced
Knowledge) Fundamentals) Interaction)
in the past ten years available in
the Automobile Industry.
Analyze various aspects related
to their standardization,
performance evaluation, effect
of change in input parameters
(rpm, fuel composition, number WA2
of cylinders) and output (Problem WK4
parameters (e.g., power, torque, Analysis) EA3
(Engineering
and efficiency) (Innovation)
WA9 Specialization)
Comparison between different (Individual and
Thermodynamic Cycles (e.g., Teamwork)
the difference between P-V and
T-s curves of Otto and Diesel
cycles)

WA6
Investigate the magnitude of the (The Engineer EA4
engine’s emissions vis the older WK7
and Society) (Consequences to
versions of the same engine (Engineering &
WA7 society and the
types. Society)
(Environment and environment)
Sustainability)