Internal Combustion Engines: A Reference Book for Designers, Operators, Engineers, and Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Manville Hogle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267968248 ISBN 13: 9780267968244

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Comprehensive, practical guidance for engineers and students working with internal combustion engines.

This reference gathers practical data, tables, and formulas drawn from established practice to help designers and operators. It covers core engine cycles, from early theories to modern four- and two-cycle operation, and explains how to apply dimensions, fuels, and cooling in real machines. The pages emphasize reliability and average-case results you can expect in typical engines, with guidance you can trust for everyday design and operation.

You'll find structured discussions on fuel and combustion, carburetors and injection, engine fundamentals, testing, and the practical care of engines. The material is aimed at the working designer, operator, and student who needs solid, testable information presented clearly and accessibly.

• Clear explanations of major engine cycles and their practical implications
• Guidance on fuels, ignition, carburetors, and combustion considerations
• Methods for starting, running, and testing engines, plus reporting of results
• Design and maintenance topics such as cooling, lubrication, and governing devices

Ideal for readers of engineering texts, shop professionals, and students seeking a grounded, real-world reference.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267968248
• ISBN 13: 9780267968244
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 278