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AME 250
Spring 2024
Term Project
Kinematic and Dynamic Analysis of a One-cylinder Internal Combustion Engine
A one-cylinder internal combustion engine consists of a piston, a connecting rod, and a
crankshaft as shown in Fig. 1. You are required to perform a kinematic and dynamic analysis of
an engine of this type with the following steps:
camshaft
cam-
mixture in-
intake
spark
plug
valve
spring
exhaust
valve
-cylinder
valve
head
combustion-
chamber
cooling
water
cylinder
block
-piston
connecting-
-crankcase
rod
crankshaft.
Figure 1. Schematic of one-cylinder four-stroke internal combustion engine with component
names
1. Choose a real-life internal combustion engine and find out the dimensions required for a
kinematic analysis of one cylinder of the engine (refer to the figure for Prob. 16.7 and the figure
for Example 16.12 in your text for required dimensions). Each student is expected to come up
with different dimensions for different engines, and all dimensions of the piston, the connecting
rod, and the crank should be stated in a table and shown in a diagram.
2. For a constant angular speed of 2,500 rpm CW at the crank, determine the velocity and
acceleration of the piston for one complete revolution of the crank for the engine you have
chosen. Plot these quantities against the crank angle measured CW from the line of motion of
the piston. Show all your work.
3. Find out the mass properties of the piston, the connecting rod, and the crank as well as the
mass centers of each. All values should be stated in a table and shown in a diagram where necessary. These properties can also be listed in tables in Step 1, depending on how you
structure your report
4. Draw free-body diagrams of the piston, the connecting rod, and the crank showing all the
forces and torques acting on them (you can find out about gas and friction forces in the cylinder
from the literature). Use these diagrams to write equations of motion for each component.
Deliverables: The deliverable for this project will be a written report, which will consist of the
following sections and which will be graded on the scheme shown:
1. Introduction and literature review (Steps 1 and 3 above) (25 points) (assessment tool for
PI 1 and PI 2 of ABET Outcome 7)
2. Development and implementation of mathematical model(s) for kinematic analysis (Step
2 above) (35 points)
3. Development of free-body diagrams and equations of motion (Step 4 above) (30 points)
(assessment tool for PI 3 of ABET Outcome 7)
4. Conclusions (10 points)
Assessment: The project will be assessed based on the following criteria:
1. Quality of the literature review: Sufficiency, validity of sources, proper and consistent
referencing of sources, syntax, and grammar.
2. Accuracy and completeness of the mathematical model(s) used: Assumptions made,
sufficiency, numbered and referenced equations, well-explained steps in derivation,
typeset mathematical expressions, properly and consistently referenced sources, if any.
3. Accuracy and reality check of implementation results: Graphical representation of
results, comments on the reasonableness of the results, comparisons to other sources, if
any.
4. Clear and concise conclusions statement: Statement of what was done and what was
learned from this project.
5. Clarity and organization of the final report and presentation
Bonus points (max 20): Additional points will be awarded to reports that include one or more
of the following:
1. Solution of the equations of motion developed in Step 4 for a constant crank speed of
2,500 rpm (will require research on gas and friction forces) over a full revolution of the
crank.
2. Quantitative analysis of power delivered to the crank at various crank speeds (must
include your own calculations for the engine of your choice).
3. Other related aspects relevant to the topic (should be discussed with instructor first).