Diesel Engine History (Paperback)
Larry R. Foland
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Add to basketPaperback. Diesel Engine History: Technology, Evolution, and PerformanceAn in-depth analysis of diesel engines is presented in Diesel Engine History and Larry R. Foland. This is a definitive history of diesel technology taking up the history since the days of the steam engine designed by James Watt to corporate pioneers like Fairbanks Morse via the landmark discoveries of Rudolf Diesel. Thorough historical narrate, technical terms coupled with necessary formulas are combined together to present a complete picture of the mechanics, engineering, and history events that developed the industry.It is explained and the highlights of the story include the introduction of the diesel engine into the United States of America, the development of the turbocharging, and the high-efficiency-design. The book is presented in a packed tip-to-tail information offering baffled explanations of engine cycles, torque, horsepower, and conversion tables, and is as useful a teaching tool to engineers as it is an enticing read to car and motorcycle enthusiasts. The perfect book to give someone who is a student, a pro, as well as everyone interested in the history and beauty of the diesel engine, Diesel Engine History is an essential book to any technical and historical collection. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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Diesel Engine History: Technology, Evolution, and Performance
An in-depth analysis of diesel engines is presented in Diesel Engine History and Larry R. Foland. This is a definitive history of diesel technology taking up the history since the days of the steam engine designed by James Watt to corporate pioneers like Fairbanks Morse via the landmark discoveries of Rudolf Diesel. Thorough historical narrate, technical terms coupled with necessary formulas are combined together to present a complete picture of the mechanics, engineering, and history events that developed the industry.It is explained and the highlights of the story include the introduction of the diesel engine into the United States of America, the development of the turbocharging, and the high-efficiency-design. The book is presented in a packed tip-to-tail information offering baffled explanations of engine cycles, torque, horsepower, and conversion tables, and is as useful a teaching tool to engineers as it is an enticing read to car and motorcycle enthusiasts. The perfect book to give someone who is a student, a pro, as well as everyone interested in the history and beauty of the diesel engine, Diesel Engine History is an essential book to any technical and historical collection.
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