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Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems

Engines and Related Systems

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  • © 1990

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Authors:
  1. Jack Hirst
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Editors:
  1. Roy Brooks
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Part of the book series: Macmillan Motor Vehicle Engineering Series (MMVES)

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Reciprocating Piston Engines

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 1-28

  3. Engine Lubrication

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 29-42

  4. Cooling and Heater Systems

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 43-59

  5. Spark-Ignition Systems

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 60-75

  6. Air Supply and Exhaust Systems

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 76-85

  7. Spark-Ignition Fuel Systems

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 86-106

  8. Compression-Ignition Fuel Systems (1)

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 107-121

  9. Combustion

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 122-129

  10. Engines

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 130-176

  11. Engine Pressure Charging Systems

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 177-188

  12. Engine Management & Petrol Fuel Systems

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 189-211

  13. Compression-Ignition Fuel Systems (2)

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 212-231

  14. Basic Electronics

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 232-244

  15. Vehicle Electronics

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 245-259

  16. Battery and Charging Systems

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 260-275

  17. Starter Motors

    • Jack Hirst
    Pages 276-289
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About this book

This text addresses the subject of engines, particularly the reciprocating piston engine and its related systems. Systems which are discussed include cooling and heating, spark ignition, air supply and exhaust, compression ignition systems, vehicle electronics, starter motors and battery systems.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems

  • Book Subtitle: Engines and Related Systems

  • Authors: Jack Hirst

  • Editors: Roy Brooks

  • Series Title: Macmillan Motor Vehicle Engineering Series

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-12121-2

  • Publisher: Red Globe Press London

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Macmillan Publishers Limited 1990

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave

  • Topics: Automotive Engineering

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