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Vehicular Engine Design

  • Unique in addressing the IC engine from a mechanical design and development perspective
  • Numerous illustrations

Part of the book series: Powertrain (POWERTRAIN)

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. The Internal Combustion Engine—An Introduction

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 1-16
  3. Engine Maps, Customers and Markets

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 17-30
  4. Engine Validation and Reliability

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 31-50
  5. The Engine Development Process

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 51-60
  6. Determining Displacement

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 61-68
  7. Engine Configuration and Balance

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 69-95
  8. Cylinder Block and Head Materials and Manufacturing

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 97-115
  9. Cylinder Block Layout and Design Decisions

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 117-146
  10. Cylinder Head Layout Design

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 147-176
  11. Block and Head Development

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 177-191
  12. Engine Bearing Design

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 193-214
  13. Engine Lubrication

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 215-241
  14. Engine Cooling

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 243-261
  15. Gaskets and Seals

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 263-296
  16. Pistons and Rings

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 297-320
  17. Cranktrain (Crankshafts, Connecting Rods, and Flywheel)

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 321-360
  18. Camshafts and the Valve Train

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages 361-380
  19. Erratum to: Chapter 4 "The Engine Development Process"

    • Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger
    Pages E1-E1
  20. Back Matter

    Pages 381-386

About this book

This book provides an introduction to the design and mechanical development of reciprocating piston engines for vehicular applications. Beginning from the determination of required displacement and performance, coverage moves into engine configuration and architecture. Critical layout dimensions and design trade-offs are then presented for pistons, crankshafts, engine blocks, camshafts, valves, and manifolds. Coverage continues with material strength and casting process selection for the cylinder block and cylinder heads. Each major engine component and sub-system is then taken up in turn, from lubrication system, to cooling system, to intake and exhaust systems, to NVH. For this second edition latest findings and design practices are included, with the addition of over sixty new pictures and many new equations.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, USA

    Kevin Hoag

  • Milwaukee, USA

    Brian Dondlinger

About the authors

Kevin Hoag is an Institute Engineer in the Engine, Vehicle and Emission Research Division at Southwest Research Institute. Prior to joining Southwest Research Mr. Hoag was Associate Director of the University of Wisconsin Engine Research Center and a program director with the Department of Engineering Professional Development. He has more than 35 years of experience in internal combustion engine development, 16 years of which were with Cummins Engine Company, prior to joining the university. He joined the University of Wisconsin in 1999, where he was active in research, consulting, course development and teaching in continuing engineering education. He continues to teach Engine Design, and Engine Performance and Combustion, in Wisconsin’s Master of Engineering in Engine Systems program. Mr. Hoag has been an active member in the Society of Automotive Engineers throughout his career. He was twice awarded Outstanding Younger Member and is a recipient of the Arch T. Colwell Award for technical publication pertaining to Second Law analysis of I.C. engines. He currently co-teaches SAE’s Turbocharging Internal Combustion Engines course and serves as a session organizer on engine thermodynamics modeling. Mr. Hoag holds bachelors and masters degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of two books, and over 30 technical papers. He holds two patents pertaining to internal combustion engine development.

Brian Dondlinger is a Global Business Process Manager of Product Development at the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has sixteen years of experience in the motorcycle industry including roles in design, manufacturing and process development. He holds five patents pertaining to internal combustion engine design. 

Mr. Dondlinger holds bachelors and masters degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Wisconsin. While atUW-Madison, he competed in the SAE student design competition Baja SAE, and currently volunteers as a design judge for both Baja SAE and Formula SAE competitions. He has continued his love of racing by competing in Rally America and as an SFI certified Technical Inspector. He has taught continuing education seminars on Internal Combustion Engine Design and Mechanical Development.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Vehicular Engine Design

  • Authors: Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger

  • Series Title: Powertrain

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-1859-7

  • Publisher: Springer Vienna

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Vienna 2016

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-7091-1858-0Published: 13 August 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-7091-1906-8Published: 29 October 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-7091-1859-7Published: 04 August 2015

  • Series ISSN: 1613-6349

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 386

  • Number of Illustrations: 180 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Automotive Engineering

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Hardcover Book USD 199.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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