Practical guidance for designing engines with real-world, calculable methods you can apply.
This book introduces the principles of practical engine design with an emphasis on usable mathematics and clear explanations. It shows how to determine key engine dimensions to meet a required power, using examples and numerical treatment that beginners can follow. The author aims to help young mechanics and junior draughtsmen build a solid grasp of elementary scientific mechanics, connect theory with practice, and avoid confusion from overly abstract text.
You’ll find step-by-step illustrations of balancing moving parts, inertia effects, and how these factors influence engine foundations. The discussion stays focused on practical work and applies principles to common engine components, making complex ideas accessible through diagrams and worked examples."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In this book, the author sets out to dispel the mystery surrounding engine design, presenting a comprehensive guidebook for both the novice and the more experienced engineer. It is amply illustrated with practical examples, which enable the reader to grasp complex theoretical concepts with ease. The book provides a detailed explanation of the principles of thermodynamics and provides straightforward guidelines on how to apply this essential knowledge in practice. A chapter on valve gears helps readers understand how best to govern an engine's power and efficiency. Also included is a discussion of the forces and stresses that act upon an engine and the appropriate materials for resisting them while in operation. The insights offered in this book are essential reading for anyone looking to broaden their theoretical and practical knowledge of engine design. The author successfully presents a simple but comprehensive introduction to an otherwise complex subject. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259988106_0
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Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
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