Product Description
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.
From the Publisher
This applied thermoscience text covers the basic principles and applications of various types of internal combustion engines.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 411 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall, Inc.; 1st edition (March 20, 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0135708540
- ISBN-13: 978-0135708545
