Fundamentals Of Internal Combustion Engines

Providing a comprehensive introduction to the basics of Internal Combustion Engines, this book is suitable for:

Undergraduate-level courses in mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering, and automobile engineering.
Postgraduate-level courses (Thermal Engineering) in mechanical engineering.
A.M.I.E. (Section B) courses in mechanical engineering.
Competitive examinations, such as Civil Services, Engineering Services, GATE, etc.
In addition, the book can be used for refresher courses for professionals in auto-mobile industries.

Analysis of processes (thermodynamic, combustion, fluid flow, heat transfer, friction and lubrication) relevant to design, performance, efficiency, fuel and emission requirements of internal combustion engines.

Special topics such as reactive systems, unburned and burned mixture charts, fuel-line hydraulics, side thrust on the cylinder walls, etc.
Modern developments such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic ignition systems, electronic indicators, exhaust emission requirements, etc.

The Second Edition includes new sections on geometry of reciprocating engine, engine performance parameters, alternative fuels for IC engines, Carnot cycle, Stirling cycle, Ericsson cycle, Lenoir cycle, Miller cycle, crankcase ventilation, supercharger controls and homogeneous charge compression ignition engines. Besides, air-standard cycles, latest advances in fuel-injection system in SI engine and gasoline direct injection are discussed in detail. New problems and examples have been added to several chapters.

Explains basic principles and applications in a clear, concise, and easy-to-read manner
Richly illustrated to promote a fuller understanding of the subject
SI units are used throughout
Example problems illustrate applications of theory
End-of-chapter review questions and problems help students reinforce and apply key concepts
Provides answers to all numerical problems

Preface

Preface to the First Edition

1. Introduction to Internal cOmbustion Engines

2. Air-Standard Cycles and Their Analysis

3. Reactive Systems

4. Fuel-Air Cycles and Their Analysis

5. The Actual Cycle

6. Combustion in Spark-Ignition Engines

7. Combustion in Compression-Ignition Engines

8. Fuels for Internal Combustion Engines

9. Carburettors and Fuel Injection in SI Engines

10. CI Engines: Fuel-Injection System

11. Two-Stroke Engines

12. Ignition Systems

13. Engine Friction and Lubrication

14. Heat Transfer in Engines and Cooling Systems

15. Air Capacity and Supercharging

16. Engine Testing and Performance

17. Exhaust Emissions

18. Alternative Potential Engines

Bibliography Answers to Problems

Index