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This book presents a modern approach to the study of internal combustion engines! Building upon the foundation of the first edition, the book has been completely revised, with each chapter reorganized and updated. The purpose of the book is to apply the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to the analysis of internal combustion engines. The text also features modern web-based computational methods.
List of contents
Preface. Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines. Gas Cycles. Fuel, Air, and Combustion Thermodynamics. Fuel-Air Cycles. Engine Testing and Control. Friction. Air, Fuel, and Exhaust Flow. Heat and Mass Transfer. Combustion and Emissions. Fuels and Lubricants. Overall Engine Performance. Appendix A: Physical Properties of Air. Appendix B: Thermodynamic Property Tables for Various Ideal Gases. Appendix C: Curve Fit Coefficients for Thermodynamic Properties of Various Ideal Gases and Fuels. Appendix D: Conversion Factors and Physical Constants. Index.
About the author
Dr. Colin R. Ferguson received his M.S. and Ph.D. (1975) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He taught thermal science courses at Purdue University for twelve years, performing research and publishing in the internal combustion engines area, and is currently living in California. He is an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University. Dr. Allan T. Kirkpatrick, P.E., received his B.S. (1972) and Ph.D. (1981) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has been at Colorado State University since 1980. Dr. Kirkpatrick teaches and performs research in the engines and buildings areas. He has received teaching and research awards from Colorado State University, the American Society for Engineering Education, and Sigma Xi. Dr. Kirkpatrick gas worked both in industry and in national laboratories on energy related research. He has published two books, over 75 conference and journal articles, and has one patent, Dr. Kirkpatrick is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University.
