Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine, Pearson New International Edition, 2nd edition

Published by Pearson (November 1, 2013) © 2014

  • Willard W. Pulkrabek University of Wisconsin - Platteville
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Title overview

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.

Table of contents

  • 1. Introduction.
  • 2. Operating Characteristics.
  • 3. Engine Cycles.
  • 4. Thermochemistry and Fuels.
  • 5. Air and Fuel Induction.
  • 6. Fluid Motion within Combustion Chamber.
  • 7. Combustion.
  • 8. Exhaust Flow.
  • 9. Emissions and Air Pollution.
  • 10. Heat Transfer in Engines.
  • 11. Friction and Lubrication.
  • Appendix.
  • References.
  • Answers to Selected Review Problems.
  • Index.

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