This textbook covers the basic principles and applications of various types of internal combustion engines. With an emphasis on reciprocating engines, the book covers both spark-ignition and compression-ignition engines, and those operating on four-stroke cycles and on two-stroke cycles, ranging in size from small model airplane engines to the larger stationary engines. The text examines recent advancements, such as Miller cycle analysis, lean burn engines, 2-stroke cycle automobile engines, variable valve timing and thermal storage.
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This applied thermoscience text covers the basic principles and applications of various types of internal combustion engines.
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This applied thermoscience book covers the basic principles and applications of various types of internal combustion engines. Explores the fundamentals of most types of internal combustion engines with a major emphasis on reciprocating engines. 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. Examines recent advancements, such as, Miller cycle analysis, lean burn engines, 2-stroke cycle automobile engines, variable valve timing, and thermal storage.
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25 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adequate. No more - no less.,
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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:
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Great Book,
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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:
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Good but lacking,
By 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.
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