Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine: - Softcover

Pulkrabek, Willard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292027290 ISBN 13: 9781292027296

Publisher: Pearson, 2013

Synopsis

For a one-semester, undergraduate-level course in Internal Combustion Engines. This applied thermoscience text explores the basic principles and applications of various types of internal combustion engines, with a major emphasis on reciprocating engines. It 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.

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This applied thermoscience text covers the basic principles and applications of various types of internal combustion engines.

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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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1292027290
• ISBN 13: 9781292027296
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 490