The Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice, Volume 1: Thermodynamics, Fluid Flow, Performance

by C. Fayette Taylor

Volume 1 is devoted to establishing a quantitative background for new design and development, and for the proper evaluation of the performance of existing types of internal combustion engines. Thermodynamic analyses are based on the characteristics of actual fuel-air media, and include conventional methods of comparing actual thermodynamic performance with ideal limits. A unique feature is the treatment of four-stroke and two-stroke air capacity. This material is based on many years of work done at Massachusetts Institute of Technology under the author's direction. No such extensive work of this kind has been carried out elsewhere. The treatment of engine friction is similarly new and complete. The aim throughout is to present the material in quantitatively usable form. The data, furnished in numerous tables and charts are ready for direct application. Illustrative examples, showing how the material presented can be used in the solution of theoretical and practical problems and included at the end of each chapter. A large bibliography is appended.

Genres: Engineering

574 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1977

About the author

Full first name Charles. MIT professor and aircraft engineering specialist. Do not confuse with orthopedic surgeon Charles Fayette Taylor.

Reviews

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got a 10-year career out of this textbook, before moving on to other fields.
My final semester course module in combustion engines was cancelled, which was a problem for me as my first graduate job was as a diesel engine designer.
I was very fortunate to have this excellent book to take its place.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not everybodys cup of tea, but my mind runs on high octane fuel and some good synthetic oil. This book is for people who are extrememly devoted to engineering and really want to understand how to get some serious power out of their engines. Before you even think about picking up this book, i hope you know some simple (ok, i lied, SERIOUS) math and engine theory. This book gets into enough detail to make people who "think" they know about cars cry.

One of my favorite reads, loads of information and easily navigable.

[Shubham Saurav · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is in a class of its own. Very detailed Engine design description and process is laid out. Meant for people with a flair for engineering and ones with in-depth understanding of working of engine.

[Tahir · Rating 1 out of 5]

I want this book

[Bhuvaneswaran]

need to read