Vehicular Engine Design

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hoag, Kevin (Author), Dondlinger, Brian (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: e-Book
Language:English
Published: Vienna : Springer Vienna : 2016.
Imprint: Springer,
Edition:2nd ed. 2016.
Series:Powertrain
Subjects:
Automotive engineering.
Automotive Engineering.
Online Access:Full-text access
Table of Contents:
  • The internal combustion engine
  • an introduction.-  Engine maps, customers and markets
  • Engine validation and durability
  • Considerations in engine development
  • Determining displacement
  • Engine configuraton and balance
  • Cylinder block and head materials and manufacturing
  • Block layout and design decisions
  • Cylinder head layout design
  • Block and head development
  • Engine bearing design
  • Engine lubrication
  • Engine cooling
  • Gasket and seals
  • Pistons and rings
  • Crankshafts and connecting rods
  • Camshafts and the valve train.

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