Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

Willard W. Pulkrabek (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131405705 | ISBN-13: 978-0131405707 | Publication Date: June 20, 2003 | Edition: 2

This applied thermoscience book explores the basic principles and applications of various types of internal combustion engines, with a major emphasis on reciprocating engines. KEY TOPICS It 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. For use as a reference guide in the field of engines, and a basic understanding of the operating of internal combustion engines.

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This applied thermoscience text covers the basic principles and applications of various types of internal combustion engines. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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This second edition text provides updated and comprehensive coverage of the applied thermodynamic operating principles of the internal combustion engine. The scope of this text includes all IC engines from the largest stationary and ship engines down to the smallest engines used on tools and toys, with an emphasis on reciprocating engines used in automobiles and similar applications. Spark ignition and compression ignition engines are covered, as are engines that operate on four-stroke and two-stroke cycles. The latest automotive technologies are addressed, such as hybrid vehicles, higher voltage electrical systems, electronic valve actuation, and cylinder output. The text covers the fundamentals of fuels, combustion, heat transfer, lubrication, and fluid mechanics as applied in the operation of IC engines. Chapter topics include basic fundamentals, cycles, induction, cylinder flow, combustion, exhaust, and omissions and air pollution.

Features of the Book

• Coverage of the latest automotive technologies, including the Miller cycle, variable compression ratios, 42-volt electrical systems, hybrid vehicles, variable valve actuation, cylinder cutout, alternate fuels, and electronic valve control
• Photographs, line drawings, and cycle diagrams of many different types and sizes of engines
• Many additional worked example problems to emphasize important concepts
• Additional review problems at the end of each chapter, including open-ended design problems
• Numerical answers to selected review problems
• Use of both SI and English units
• Additional historical notes
• Conversion factors for common engine parameters
• Tables of fuel properties, air properties, chemical parameters, and text notation
• Expanded reference listing

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 504 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (June 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131405705
• ISBN-13: 978-0131405707
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adequate. No more - no less., December 5, 1999

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Adalberto Lovato (Santa Rosa, RS Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine (Hardcover)

It's perfect for undergraduate one semester course on internal combustion engines. Theory is straightforward and just adequate - no excess and no scarce. Examples are on modern updated engines, what catches students interest.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, February 13, 2008

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William L. Morris (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I took the initiative to buy a book on IC engines to teach myself the fundamentals of how they work. This book explains all of the basic principles involved. The author's writing style is down to earth and remains on an undergraduate level. The book is filled with diagrams for the reader to visualize what is being said. The examples solved in the chapters are helpful in solving most of the problems at the end of each chatper. I haven't read any other books on IC fundamentals so I can't make a comparison, but I don't have any complaints about Mr. Pulkrabek's work.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but lacking, December 12, 2008

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Nolan (Birmingham, AL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Engineering Fundamentals of the Internal Combustion Engine (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I used this book for my undergraduate IC engines course. It is well written, well put together, and concise. That being said Pulkrabek leaves out a lot when it comes to the actual calculations. This would be good for getting a general knowledge of IC engine cycles but for more advanced study Heywood's text is much more comprehensive. I used Heywood's text for my master's thesis.