http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
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This book will assist readers in meeting today's tough challenges of improving diesel engine emissions, diesel efficiency, and public perception of the diesel engine. It can be used as an introductory text, while at the same time providing practical information that will be useful for experienced readers. This comprehensive book is well illustrated with more than 560 figures and 80 tables. Each main section is broken down into chapters that offer more specific and extensive information on current issues, as well as answers to technical questions.
Part I Diesel engine basics -- The case for the diesel engine -- Engine fundamental and design parameters -- Air induction for diesel engines -- Diesel fuel injection -- Combustion in diesel engines -- Emissions formation in diesel engines -- Part II Diesel emissions -- Characterization of emissions -- Health and environmental effects -- Measurement of emissions -- Emission regulations -- Part III Diesel fuels -- Petroleum Diesel Fuel -- Alternative Diesel Fuels -- Part IV Emission control through engine design -- Steps toward the modern diesel engine -- Emerging technologies and the modern diesel engine -- Water assition to diesel combustion -- Exhaust gas recirculation in diesel engines -- Controls for modern diesel engines -- Part V Exhaust gas aftertreatment -- Emission control catalysts -- Diesel catalysts -- Diesel particulate filters -- Diesel filter materials -- Diesel filters systems -- Plasma exhaust treatment.
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