Pulkrabek, Willard W.

Engineering fundamentals of the internal combustion engine / Willard W. Pulkrabek. - 2nd ed. - Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, c2004. - xxiii, 478 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 448-459) and index.

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.

0131405705 9780131405707

2003051258


Internal combustion engines.

TJ785 / .P78 2004

621.43