ME4091D Heat Engines Laboratory

Study Notes

This course is a laboratory component of Mechanical Engineering for seventh semester students
It is offered in the Monsoon semester
The course is conducted by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut

Constant speed performance test: This involves evaluating the performance of an Ambassador engine using a set of controlled conditions
Constant speed heat balance test: This involves quantifying the energy flows within the Ambassador engine at constant speed
Study of ignition system in SI engines: This involves analyzing the workings of the ignition system present in spark ignition (SI) engines

Constant speed load test: This involves measuring the performance of Maruti 800 engine under varying load conditions while maintaining a constant speed
Morse test: This involves determining the indicated power and brake power of the Maruti 800 engine, ultimately calculating its mechanical efficiency
Study of IC engine cooling system: This involves understanding the principles and operation of the cooling system used in internal combustion (IC) engines

Measurement of liquid viscosity using Redwood viscometer: This involves determining the viscosity of a liquid through practical measurements using a Redwood viscometer
Determination of flash and fire point: This involves characterizing the flammability properties of a liquid by identifying its flash point and fire point
Determination of valve timing of a Ruston Engine: This involves investigating and analyzing the timing of the valves in a Ruston engine
Study of fuel systems in petrol engines: This involves examining the various components and functionalities within fuel systems designed for petrol engines

Constant speed performance test: This involves analyzing and evaluating the performance of an engine operating at various speeds, while maintaining a constant speed
Morse test: This involves determining the indicated power and brake power of the engine, ultimately analyzing its mechanical efficiency
Performance test on a Four Stroke Diesel Engine: This involves assessing the performance of a four-stroke diesel engine using a set of controlled conditions

Study of any other practical application: Students may have the opportunity to conduct experiments based on practical engineering contexts beyond the outlined experiments