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Vehicular Engine Design

Authors:

  1. Kevin L. Hoag

    1. Engine Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, USA

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  • Mechanical aspects are considered extensively @Contents Internet: From the contents: The internal combustion engine: an introduction; engine maps, customers and markets; engine validation and durability; the engine development process; determining displacement; engine configuration and balance; cylinder block and head: materials and manufacturing; block layout and design decisions; cylinder head layout design

Part of the book series: Powertrain (POWERTRAIN)

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  12. Engine bearing design

    Pages 125-141
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  13. Engine lubrication

    Pages 142-152
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  14. Engine cooling

    Pages 153-161
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  15. Gaskets and seals

    Pages 162-169
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  16. Pistons and rings

    Pages 170-187
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  17. PDF
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  19. Back Matter

    Pages 219-223
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About this book

The mechanical engineering curriculum in most universities includes at least one elective course on the subject of reciprocating piston engines. The majority of these courses today emphasize the application of thermodynamics to engine ef?ciency, performance, combustion, and emissions. There are several very good textbooks that support education in these aspects of engine development. However, in most companies engaged in engine development there are far more engineers working in the areas of design and mechanical development. University studies should include opportunities that prepare engineers desiring to work in these aspects of engine development as well. My colleagues and I have undertaken the development of a series of graduate courses in engine design and mechanical development. In doing so it becomes quickly apparent that no suitable te- book exists in support of such courses. This book was written in the hopes of beginning to address the need for an engineering-based introductory text in engine design and mechanical development. It is of necessity an overview. Its focus is limited to reciprocating-piston internal-combustion engines – both diesel and spa- ignition engines. Emphasis is speci?cally on automobile engines, although much of the discussion applies to larger and smaller engines as well. A further intent of this book is to provide a concise reference volume on engine design and mechanical development processes for engineers serving the engine industry. It is intended to provide basic information and most of the chapters include recent references to guide more in-depth study.
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  • Engine Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, USA

    Kevin L. Hoag

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