Internal-Combustion Engines (Classic Reprint): Their Principles and Applications to Automobile, Aircraft, and Marine Purposes - Softcover
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Understand how internal-combustion engines work and how to apply their principles to cars, aircraft, and ships. This practical text explains the core concepts, cycles, fuels, and operating factors that affect efficiency and power. It is designed for students and professionals seeking a clear, up-to-date foundation.
This edition covers the fundamentals of engine operation, the major engine cycles, carburetion, ignition, lubrication, cooling, and measurement of power. It also surveys real-world topics like aircraft and marine engine requirements, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Three major engine cycles and their practical implications for performance
- How fuel quality, mixture, ignition, and timing affect power and efficiency
- Lubrication theory, viscosity, and how oil choice influences engine life
- Methods for testing power, reliability, and operating limits in different engines
Ideal for readers of technical textbooks, engineers, and students who want a solid, applied grounding in internal-combustion engines.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to internal combustion engines, providing foundational knowledge and practical guidance for students and professionals. It begins by tracing the historical evolution of the internal combustion engine, highlighting the key inventors and innovations that shaped its development. The author then delves into the essential concepts, thermodynamics, and cycles applicable to these engines, laying a strong theoretical foundation for understanding their operation and performance. The book covers various types of internal combustion engines, including the Otto and Diesel cycles in practice, and examines the fuels used in these engines, such as gasoline, kerosene, and fuel oil. It also discusses the crucial role of components like pistons, valves, and crankshafts in the engine's functioning. Through clear explanations and practical examples, the book conveys the intricacies of combustion engines, their performance parameters, and the methods used to regulate their speed and power. By presenting a comprehensive overview of the subject, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the inner workings of internal combustion engines and their application in various fields, from transportation to power generation. It helps readers gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices of these engines, equipping them with the knowledge necessary to analyze, design, and optimize their performance in real-world applications. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282787097_0
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