Research Activities: 2006
Development of Teaching Material to Integrate GT-POWER into Combustion Courses for IC Engine Simulations | |||||||||
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Sequential Number | R200 | ||||||||
Identification Number | 00017565 | ||||||||
Matching Research Agency | General Motor’s PACE Grant Program | ||||||||
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Student Involvement | Yes | ||||||||
Project Objective | To enhance student learning relevant to the needs of automotive industry, it is proposed to develop course material for the integration of PACE software into Mechanical Engineering curriculum at Missouri S&T. Specifically, combustion processes within engines are to be simulated by students in course projects using the GT-POWER software, which is used by General Motors and other leading vehicle manufacturers for internal combustion engine modeling. The UTC matching funding will be used to extend the utilization of simulation software with alternative fuels, including hydrogen and ethanol. In particular, the matching will be used to explore and demonstrate hydrogen engine combustion and consequently address safety issues as well as the necessary codes and standard for this new technology. This is consistent with the objectives of the UTC, especially with the campus research on hydrogen energy, as well as our current departmental efforts to establish a strong relationship with GM for addressing their needs in thermal/fluid engineering. | ||||||||
Project Abstract | The main objective of this proposal is to develop instructional engineering projects that will utilize the newly-offered PACE software GT-POWER for engine simulations in combustion-related courses at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Students will team up to perform modeling of engine performance and emission characteristics so that they can learn state-of-the art engine technology and explore innovative design procedures routinely employed by the leading automotive companies. This will help bridge the gap between the theoretical and simple concepts learned by students in the classroom and the practical and advanced skills desired by industry. The project will allow various tools that can be used in research of engine combustion fueled by alternative fuels such hydrogen. | ||||||||
Task Description | N/A | ||||||||
Anticipated Benefits | The main objective of this proposal is to develop instructional engineering projects that will utilize the newly-offered PACE software GT-POWER for engine simulations in combustion-related courses at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Students will team up to perform modeling of engine performance and emission characteristics so that they can learn state-of-the art engine technology and explore innovative design procedures routinely employed by the leading automotive companies. This will help bridge the gap between the theoretical and simple concepts learned by students in the classroom and the practical and advanced skills desired by industry. The project will allow various tools that can be used in research of engine combustion fueled by alternative fuels such hydrogen. | ||||||||
Modal Orientation | N/A | ||||||||
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Relationship to other Research/Projects | The proposed project is directly related to the recent efforts at Missouri S&T to establish a Hydrogen Center in order to pursue a broad research, training, and education agenda for the development of a rural hydrogen transportation test bed that will demonstrate, evaluate and promote alternative fuel technologies in a real-world environment. | ||||||||
Technology Transfer Activities | The developed teaching materials and the experiences gained during the implementation will be communicated to PACE for sharing with other PACE institutions. A seminar/lecture will be delivered to the Missouri S&T campus to disseminate the findings. | ||||||||
Transportation Research Board Keywords | Education, engine simulations | ||||||||