Course Information 1 Semester, AY 2020-2021

DEPARTMENT OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, PHILIPPINES
Telefax: (053) 565-0600 local 1029
Email: coe@vsu.edu.ph
Website: www.vsu.edu.ph
COURSE INFORMATION
1st Semester, AY 2020-2021
MEng 138 – Combustion Engineering

Z139 Thursday 10:00 – 12:00 | Z043 to be arranged
Name of the Program Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Course Code MEng 138
Course Title Combustion Engineering
Pre-requisite Thermodynamics II
Co-requisite None
Credit 2 units
Semester Offered First Semester
Number of hours 2 hours consultation per week (new normal)
Course Description The course deals with principles involved in combustion, carburetion and fuel
injection; fundamentals and basic principles of combustion processes,
compression and combustion charts, fuels, (manifolds) engine components,
engine performance and combustion engine design.
Program Outcomes (POs) addressed by the Course Outcomes (COs)
Program Outcomes Code
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
CO 1:
Explain basic combustion and
I I
stoichiometric process.
CO 2:
Perform stoichiometric analysis of
various gaseous, liquid and solid I E
fuels.
CO 3:
Apply thermodynamic principles in
analyzing the performance of E E
internal combustion engines.
CO4:
Evaluate the principles, operations,
maintenance and design of internal E E
combustion engines.
Note: I=Introductory, E=Enabling, D=for demonstrative (Level of competency a course outcome should
achieve to address a specific Program Outcome as indicated in the CMO)
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Course Information on MEng 138
OBTL Course Content and Plan

Teaching Learning Assessment Schedule of
Week Topics
Activities Activities Task Submission
CO1. Explain basic combustion and stoichiometric process
(Start on Module 0.  Distribution of  Taking down
05 Oct. Abridged OBTL the Student of notes
2020) Syllabus Learning  Interactive
Class Policies Guides discussion
01 Class  Virtual Meeting during the
Requirements  Written virtual
Grading System Instructions meeting
Class Activities
Module 1.  Learning  Self-paced  Lesson  October
The Combustion Instructions study of the Assessment 16, 2020.
Process through the learning
Lesson 1. Student guide
Introduction Learning
Lesson 2 Guides  Solving
Classification sample
of Fuels  Consultation problems
01
and follow-up
meetings with  Inquiry to the
students either instructor
through SMS, through
Messenger, various
Facebook, social media
Email, Courier platforms
CO2. Perform stoichiometric analysis of various gaseous, liquid and solid fuels.
Lesson 3  Learning  Self-paced  Lesson  October
Combustion Instructions study of the Assessment 23, 2020.
Equations through the learning
Lesson 4 Student guide  Module
Air/Fuel Ratio Learning Assessment
Guides  Solving
sample
 Consultation problems
02
and follow-up
Messenger, various
CO3. Apply thermodynamic principles in analyzing the performance of internal combustion

engines.
Module 2.  Learning  Self-paced  Lesson  October
Internal Instructions study of the Assessment 30, 2020.
03
through the
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Combustion Student learning

Engines Learning guide
Lesson 1. Guides
Overview of  Solving
Internal  Consultation sample
Combustion and follow-up problems
Engines meetings with
students either  Inquiry to the
Lesson 2.
through SMS, instructor
Basic Parts of Messenger, through
Internal Facebook, various
Combustion Email, Courier social media
Engines platforms
Lesson 3.  Learning  Self-paced  Lesson  November

Working Cycles Instructions study of the Assessment 6, 2020.
through the learning
Student guide  Module
Learning Assessment
Guides  Solving
sample
 Consultation problems
04
and follow-up
Messenger, various
First Long Examination (Modules 1-2)

Module 3.  Learning  Self-paced  Lesson  November
Air Standard Instructions study of the Assessment 13, 2020
Cycles through the learning
Lesson 1. Student guide
Review of Learning
Thermodynamic Guides  Solving
Processes sample
Lesson 2.  Consultation problems
05
Constant and follow-up
Volume or Otto
Cycle through
through SMS,
Messenger, various

Constant Instructions study of the Assessment 20, 2020
06 Pressure or through the learning
Diesel Cycle Student guide
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Learning  Solving
Guides sample
problems
 Consultation
and follow-up  Inquiry to the
meetings with instructor
students either through
through SMS, various
Messenger, social media
Facebook, platforms
Email, Courier
Dual Instructions study of the Assessment 27, 2020
Combustion through the learning
Cycle Student guide  Module
Learning Assessment
Guides  Solving
sample
07  Consultation problems
and follow-up
Messenger, various
CO4: Evaluate the principles, operations, maintenance and design of internal combustion
engines.
Module 4.  Learning  Self-paced  Lesson  December
Testing and Instructions study of the Assessment 4, 2020
Performance through the learning
of Internal Student guide
Combustion Learning
Engines Guides  Solving
Lesson 1. sample
Basic  Consultation problems
08 Performance and follow-up
Parameters
Messenger, various
Lesson 2.  Learning  Self-paced  Lesson  December

Basic Instructions study of the Assessment 11, 2020
Measurements through the learning
09 Lesson 3. Student guide  Module
Maintenance of Learning Assessment
Internal Guides
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Combustion  Consultation  Solving

Engines and follow-up sample
meetings with problems
students either
 Inquiry to the
through SMS,
Messenger, instructor
Facebook, through
Email, Courier
various
social media
platforms
Second Long Examination (Modules 3-4)
Final Examination Week
Flexible Learning Resources
A. Main References
1. R.K. Rajput. Internal Combustion Engines. LAXMI Publications (P) Ltd,, New Delhi,
India. (Chapters 1-4, 17)
2. R.K. Rajput. 2007. Engineering Thermodynamics. 3th edn. LAXMI Publications (P)
Ltd,, New Delhi, India. (Chapters 4, 11, 18)
B. Other References
1. TING, D. 2018. Engineering Combustion Essentials, Cambridge Scholars Publishing,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2PA, UK. (Chapter 1)
2. LAW, C. 2006. Combustion Physics, Cambridge University Pres, New York.
C. Internet-based References
1. Lecture Notes on Sub: Internal Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines. Link:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.vssut.ac.in/lec
ture_notes/lecture1429900545.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjc8OKv8ujrAWE-
2EKHW4fBaQQFjAAegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw0ipuW_q80zGby2ezNx-H3p
2. What is Fire? Link: www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/747-what-is-fire
3. Types of Engine Cylinder Arrangement.
Link: https://www.mecholic.com/2018/09/types-of-engine-cylinder-arrangement
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Course Assessment and Evaluation

Item Percentage Individual Task
Assessment Tasks No. of Times
No. Contribution % Contribution
1 Lesson Assessment 25% 10 2.5/LA
2 Module Assessment 35% 3 11.67/MA
3 Long Examination 40% 2 20/LE
Grading System (60% Passing)

Range Grade Range Grade
96-100 1.00 68 - 71 2.50
92-95 1.25 64 - 67 2.75
88-91 1.50 60 - 63 3.00
84-87 1.75 50 - 59 3.25
80-83 2.00 40 - 49 3.50
76-79 2.25 30 - 39 4.00
72-75 2.50 01 - 29 5.00
Course Policies
a. The official virtual classroom is VSU E-Learning Portal (https://elearning.vsu.edu.ph ). A class

orientation will be done to the use and navigation of the platform.
b. ZOOM or Google Meet will be used for web-conferencing and real-time class meetings.
Username and password link will be posted in VSU E-Learning Portal.
Attending the virtual meeting is high - encouraged but not compulsory. If you cannot attend due
to internet connection limitations, there is no problem. Just keep up with the lessons and do all
the necessary exercises that are required of you.
The virtual meeting is our avenue for synchronous learning. Class interaction and participation
are encouraged, sharing of ideas, feedbacking of your outputs, and other related concerns in
the subject will be done during this time.
c. All requirements will be submitted preferably through the VSU E-Learning Portal/email. But if
the internet connection is not stable or you do not have an internet connection, you may send
your exercises to the office through a courier.
d. The office address is DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, COLLEGE OF

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte,
Philippines.
e. The Learning Guide / Instructional Workbook / Laboratory Manual in MEng 111 will be our
official instructional material in this subject. It will serve as your guide for the whole semester.
Whether you have an internet connection or not, use it.
f. In the submission of exercises, there is no deduction for late submissions provided that the
materials will be submitted within the semester.
g. Module Assessment will serve as our term examinations. It will be done in either of the
following:
1) With internet connection: VSU E-Learning Portal or through email
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2) Without/not stable internet connection: Examination questionnaire will be given during the
schedule of examination through email or to be sent through a courier but students will be
paying for the delivery charge and other fees. Answers can be sent through a courier.
h. If you have any inquiries/clarifications, you may contact the course instructor during the official
class schedule; Monday to Friday only.
i. University policies are strictly followed. Please be guided accordingly.
j. Lastly, as we embark on this “new normal”. Let us have an open mind and heart as we adjust in
this new way of delivering the teaching-learning process and continue to aim for quality in
education.
This class policy serves as our written agreement for the whole semester. If there are any changes to
enhance the class learning opportunity within the semester, it will be communicated accordingly.
Instruction/Professor Information
1. Name of Instructor Engr. Andrew C. Merafuentes
2. Office and Department Faculty Room No.4, Department of Mechanical Engineering
3. Telephone/Mobile Numbers +63 939 1347145
4. Email Address andrew.merafuentes@vsu.edu.ph
5. Consultation Time Monday, Thursday, Friday 3:00 – 5:00 PM
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DEPARTMENT OF

MEng 138 – Combustion Engineering

Name of the Program Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

OBTL Course Content and Plan

CO3. Apply thermodynamic principles in analyzing the performance of internal combustion

Combustion Student learning

Lesson 3.  Learning  Self-paced  Lesson  November

First Long Examination (Modules 1-2)

Lesson 3.  Learning  Self-paced  Lesson  November

Lesson 2.  Learning  Self-paced  Lesson  December

Combustion  Consultation  Solving

Flexible Learning Resources

Course Assessment and Evaluation

Grading System (60% Passing)

a. The official virtual classroom is VSU E-Learning Portal (https://elearning.vsu.edu.ph ). A class

d. The office address is DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, COLLEGE OF

1) With internet connection: VSU E-Learning Portal or through email

i. University policies are strictly followed. Please be guided accordingly.

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