Engineering fundamentals of the internal combustion engine /

This applied thermoscience book covers the basic principles and applications of various types of internal combustion engines. Explores the fundamentals of most types of internal combustion engines with a major emphasis on reciprocating engines. Covers both spark ignition and compression ignition eng...

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Main Author: Pulkrabek, Willard W.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, [2004]
Edition:2nd ed.
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Summary:This applied thermoscience book covers the basic principles and applications of various types of internal combustion engines. Explores the fundamentals of most types of internal combustion engines with a major emphasis on reciprocating engines. Covers both spark ignition and compression ignition engines as well as those operating on four-stroke cycles and on two-stroke cycles ranging in size from small model airplane engines to the larger stationary engines. Examines recent advancements, such as, Miller cycle analysis, lean burn engines, 2-stroke cycle automobile engines, variable valve timing, and thermal storage.
Physical Description:xxiii, 478 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 448-459) and index.
ISBN:0131405705
9780131405707