Information Package / Course Catalogue
Alternative Engines And Fuel Systems
Course Code: OTT202
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 1
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To give information about alternative engines and fuels.

Course Content

In this lesson, students will have theoretical knowledge about currently developed alternatives to fuels used in existing internal combustion engines.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Erdoğan PİRELİ
Learning Outcomes
1.The student can explain the reasons for the need for alternative engines and fuels.
2.The student can explain alternative engines used in vehicles.
3.The student may explain alternative fuel types used in vehicles.
4. To be able to comprehend the elements, studies and safety standards of LPG and natural gas conversion systems
5.To understand the advantages and disadvantages of fuel cell operation principles and application areas
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Megep Lecture Notes
2.Erdoğan Pireli / Alternative Engine And Fuels Course Lecture Notes
3.www.obitet.gazi.edu.tr (www.obitet.gazi.edu.t is)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
LPG Fuel System, Characteristics of LPG Gas, Safety Rules of LPG Gas Fuel System
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
LPG Injection System Parts Features and Operation Principles
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
LPG Injection System Settings
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Natural Gas Fuel System, Characteristics of Natural Gas
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Safety Rules of Natural Gas Fuel System
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Features and Operation Principles of Natural Gas Injection System Parts
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Settings of Natural Gas Injection System
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Alcoholic Fuels, Properties of Ethanol - Methanol-(Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Wankel Engines
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Biofuels, Biodiesel Production, Bio-Benzine Production
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Biodiesel and Biodiesel Standards
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Legislation Regarding Alternative Fuel Use
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Working Principle and Maintenance of Hybrid Motors
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Working Principle of Fuel Cell Engines
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Lecture - Practice140114
Reading100220
Quiz60212
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
5
4
4
5
5
4
3
1
4
3
OÇ-2
5
4
4
5
5
4
3
1
4
4
OÇ-3
5
4
4
5
5
4
3
1
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
2
3
2
3
2
4
4
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026