Internal Combustion Engines: Applied Thermosciences [Hardcover]

Colin R. Ferguson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1986 | ISBN-10: 0471881295 | ISBN-13: 978-0471881292 | Edition: 1

Focusing on thermodynamic analysis--from the requisite first law to more sophisticated applications--and engine design, here is a modern introduction to internal combustion engines and their mechanics. It covers the many types of internal combustion engines, including spark ignition, compression ignition, and stratified charge engines, and examines processes, keeping equations of state simple by assuming constant specific heats. Equations are limited to heat engines and later applied to combustion engines. Topics include realistic equations of state, stoichiometry, predictions of chemical equilibrium, engine performance criteria, and friction, which is discussed in terms of the hydrodynamic theory of lubrication and experimental methods such as dimensional analysis.

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Focusing on thermodynamic analysis--from the requisite first law to more sophisticated applications--and engine design, here is a modern introduction to internal combustion engines and their mechanics. It covers the many types of internal combustion engines, including spark ignition, compression ignition, and stratified charge engines, and examines processes, keeping equations of state simple by assuming constant specific heats. Equations are limited to heat engines and later applied to combustion engines. Topics include realistic equations of state, stoichiometry, predictions of chemical equilibrium, engine performance criteria, and friction, which is discussed in terms of the hydrodynamic theory of lubrication and experimental methods such as dimensional analysis.

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THE PRINCIPLES OF THERMODYNAMICS, FLUID MECHANICS, AND HEAT TRANSFER APPLIED TO INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES.

This completely revised text applies the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to internal combustion engines. Every chapter has been reorganized and updated to clearly present current modeling and analysis techniques. The Second Edition includes new material on yhermodynamic modeling, intake and exhaust flow, friction, combustion, alternative fuels, emissions, and instrumentation. The book contains many wordked examples that illustrate important aspects of internal combustion engines.

WHAT'S NEW IN THIS EDITION

•  Up-to-date discussion of new engine technologies exposes readers to current engineering practice.
• Java based applets for computation of engine thermodynamics, friction, and heat transfer are available on the book's web site.
• Numerous worked examples and homework problems for student assignment.
• Up-to-date literature references in each chapter provide a resource for further study.
• New photos and figures show modern engine components and engine performance.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471881295
• ISBN-13: 978-0471881292
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,057,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars On average, about average, March 11, 2010

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M. Thomas (cal poly, slo) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Internal Combustion Engines: Applied Thermosciences (Paperback)

I had to buy this book for a class.

First the positive aspects of this book. It's somewhat recent (2001), which makes it at least a decade newer than Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals (Heywood) and The Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice: Vol. 1 - 2nd Edition, Revised: Thermodynamics, Fluid Flow, Performance and Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice: Vol. 2 - 2nd Edition, Revised: Combustion, Fuels, Materials, Design (the Taylor books). It has more information about computer modeling, which is a reflection of the times. It also has references to the publisher's website to use various online tools and references, which I don't like at all, but someone probably likes.

Now the negative: First; its main advantage, which is that it's new, isn't much of one. The only things that have changed appreciably in engines in the last 50 years are metallurgy and controls, neither of which are addressed in this book. For the price of this book, one could by either Heywood or the Taylor set, both of which are much more detailed. The page counts are a clue; this book weighs in at under 400 pages, while Heywood is 900 and the Taylor set is over a thousand. This book frequently references Heywood and Taylor, so why not go straight to the source? This book, as other reviewers have noted, has extensive errata. If you don't like to proofread textbooks, buy Heywood or Taylor.

In sum, don't buy this book, but if it's a gift, probably don't throw it out.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars poorly executed, May 7, 2008

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This review is from: Internal Combustion Engines: Applied Thermosciences (Paperback)

This book lacks example problems and has an errata almost as thick as itself. Poorly explained topics complete this debacle.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Engines Text, March 5, 2011

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Sci Guy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Internal Combustion Engines: Applied Thermosciences (Paperback)

Very helpful text on ICEs. Some very good example problems and explanations of what can be a confusing topic.