Internal-Combustion Engines: A Review of the Development and Construction of Various Types and Their Economic Superiority for Modern Power Purposes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Okill

9780266546405: Internal-Combustion Engines: A Review of the Development and Construction of Various Types and Their Economic Superiority for Modern Power Purposes (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266546404 ISBN 13: 9780266546405

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Internal Combustion Engines: A Review of the Development and Construction of Various Types and Their Economic Superiority for Modern Power Purposes is a clear, accessible survey of how gas and oil engines grew to challenge steam and reshape power for ships, vehicles, and industry.

It explains the ideas, designs, and practical choices behind modern engines in straightforward terms.

This book lays out the story from early gas engine work through the rise of the diesel and semi-diesel concepts. It covers how engine cycles, compression, fuel injection, and combustion affect performance and fuel use. Readers will see how different fuels and engine types compare in real-world power needs and costs.
What you’ll experience

A practical overview of engine development, key cycles, and the move from steam to internal combustion.
Clear explanations of two-stroke and four-stroke designs, ignition, and fuel systems.
Insight into diesel and semi-diesel engines, including how they improve efficiency and use heavier fuels.
Guidance on selecting engines for ships, vehicles, and stationary power, with notes on efficiency and reliability.

Ideal for readers of engineering history and anyone seeking a solid, core understanding of internal-combustion engines and their impact on industry.

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