Overview
- Indispensable guide to a subject which draws on many areas of engineering: thermodynamics and combustion, fluid mechanics and heat transfer mechanics, stress analysis, materials science, electronics and computing
Containing many new problems as well as a separate solutions manual
A substantial new Appendix containing thermodynamic tables for combustion calculations
Additional sections covering new spark ignition engine technologies, common rail fuel injection equipment and diesel emissions reduction technology
New case study based on the Rover K series engine
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About this book
Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines, now in its third edition, remains the most comprehensive text for undergraduate students of mechanical or automotive engineering, as well as those taking specialist subjects.
With the addition of new material including fuel chemistry, additive performance and variable geometry turbocharging, the book fulfils the requirements of students and professionals needing a concise introduction to internal combustion engines. It is an indispensable guide to a subject which draws on many areas of engineering: thermodynamics and combustion, fluid mechanics and heat transfer mechanics, stress analysis, materials science, electronics and engineering.
- Containing many new problems as well as a separate Solutions Manual.
- A substantial new Appendix of thermodynamic tables for combustion calculations.
- Additional sections covering new spark ignition technologies, diesel common rail fuel injection equipment and emissions reduction technology.
- New case study based on the Rover K series engine.
With the addition of new material including fuel chemistry, additive performance and variable geometry turbocharging, the book fulfils the requirements of students and professionals needing a concise introduction to internal combustion engines. It is an indispensable guide to a subject which draws on many areas of engineering: thermodynamics and combustion, fluid mechanics and heat transfer mechanics, stress analysis, materials science, electronics and engineering.
- Containing many new problems as well as a separate Solutions Manual.
- A substantial new Appendix of thermodynamic tables for combustion calculations.
- Additional sections covering new spark ignition technologies, diesel common rail fuel injection equipment and emissions reduction technology.
- New case study based on the Rover K series engine.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
RICHARD STONE is a lecturer in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines
Authors: Richard Stone
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14916-2
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Richard Stone 1999
Edition Number: 3
Number of Pages: XVIII, 641
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave
Topics: Engine Technology