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Vehicular Engine Design

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  • © 2006

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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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  2. The internal-combustion engine: an introduction

    Pages 1-12

  3. Engine maps, customers, and markets

    Pages 13-23

  4. Engine validation and durability

    Pages 24-40

  5. Engine development process

    Pages 41-49

  6. Determining displacement

    Pages 50-55

  7. Engine configuration and balance

    Pages 56-71

  8. Cylinder block and head materials and manufacturing

    Pages 72-82

  9. Block layout and design decisions

    Pages 83-96

  10. Cylinder head layout design

    Pages 97-112

  11. Block and head development

    Pages 113-124

  12. Engine bearing design

    Pages 125-141

  13. Engine lubrication

    Pages 142-152

  14. Engine cooling

    Pages 153-161

  15. Gaskets and seals

    Pages 162-169

  16. Pistons and rings

    Pages 170-187

  17. Crankshafts and connecting rods

    Pages 188-201

  18. Camshafts and the valve train

    Pages 202-217

  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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