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R-378
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1800-4
Date Published: October 2009
Opposed Piston Engines: Evolution, Use, and Future Applications explores the opposed piston (OP) engine, a model of power and simplicity, and provides the first comprehensive description of most opposed piston (OP) engines from 1887 to 2006. Design a...more
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R-384
AUTHOR(S): David Rockwell
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1932-2
Date Published: August 2009
This book takes you behind the scenes with the group of Chrysler engineers who, from the 1950s through the 1970s, became one of the most successful and influential drag racing teams of all time. The only team of engineers from an automobile manufact...more
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R-344
AUTHOR(S): Richard D. Atkins
ISBN: 978-0-7680-2099-1
Date Published: April 2009
This book presents the basic principles required for the testing and development of internal combustion engine powertrain systems, providing the new automotive engineer with the basic tools required to effectively carry out meaningful tests. With us...more
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R-365
AUTHOR(S): Willem L. Weertman
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1642-0
Date Published: October 2007
This book chronicles over 75 years of engine design, development, and production at Chrysler Corporation. Every production engine built by Chrysler is covered, with descriptions, pictures, specifications, and timelines provided for each. Each eng...more
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R-339
AUTHOR(S): Yushu Wang
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1079-4
Date Published: October 2006
Many books have been written about the design, construction, and maintenance of valvetrains, but until now, information has been scattered and difficult to find. This comprehensive book will serve as your single resource providing a systematic intro...more
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T-117
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1257-6
Date Published: September 2005
Despite being developed more than 100 years ago, the diesel engine has yet to achieve mass acceptance in the North American passenger car sector. In most other parts of the world, however, diesel engines have made considerable strides over the past ...more
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R-358
AUTHOR(S): Beverly Rae Kimes
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1431-0
Date Published: November 2004
2005 Thomas McKean Memorial Cup Winner - Voted most important original research in automobile history by The Antique Automobile Club of America Best Of Books Winner, 2005 International Automotive Media Awards Author Beverly Rae Kimes, 2005 Internat...more
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R-199
ISBN: 978-0-7680-0987-3
Date Published: April 2004
In the introduction of Automotive Engineering Fundamentals, Richard Stone and Jeffrey K. Ball provide a fascinating and often amusing history of the passenger vehicle, showcasing the various highs and lows of this now-indispensable component of civil...more
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R-323
AUTHOR(S): John H. Glimmerveen
ISBN: 978-0-7680-0898-2
Date Published: March 2004
Hands-On Race Car Engineer looks at every part of the process required to make a car better than its competitors. Drivers will gain a better understanding of the dynamics of the vehicle. Race engineers will better understand the practical implication...more
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T-119
AUTHOR(S): John M. German
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1310-8
Date Published: October 2003
Due to growing concerns about energy security and global warming interest in hybrid vehicles is on the rise. This report explores the basis of hybrid components and system engineering, and then delves into the design constraints, challenges and oppor...more
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R-347
AUTHOR(S): Cornel C. Stan
Date Published: November 2002
Direct Injection Systems: The Next Decade in Engine Technology explores potentials that have been recognized and successfully applied, including fuel direct injection, fully variable valve control, downsizing, operation within hybrid scenarios, and u...more
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R-230
AUTHOR(S): Peter Wright, Tony Matthews
ISBN: 978-0-7680-0234-8
Date Published: July 2001
Author Peter Wright identifies and outlines five parameters -- Power, Weight, Tire Grip, Drag and Lift -- and shows how each can be maximized. In addition, he describes the variety of technologies (including those that have been banned over the years...more
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R-226
AUTHOR(S): J. Robert Mondt
Date Published: January 2000
This book chronicles a 35-year success story - the technology that was developed and the progress that was made to achieve the goal of reducing air pollution from automobiles. "Air pollution from automobiles as of the year 2000 will have been lowered...more
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R-186
AUTHOR(S): Gordon P. Blair
ISBN: 978-0-7680-0440-3
Date Published: August 1999
This book provides design assistance with the actual mechanical design of an engine in which the gas dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and combustion have been optimized so as to provide the required performance characteristics such as power...more
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R-198
AUTHOR(S): Rudolf Limpert
ISBN: 978-1-56091-915-5
Date Published: July 1999
This book was written to help engineers to design safer brakes that can be operated and maintained easily. All the necessary analytical tools to study and determine the involvement of brakes in accident causation are included as well as all essential...more
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R-223
AUTHOR(S): Marco Nuti
Date Published: October 1998
"In the design of new CI engines, it is of paramount importance to reduce the pollutants and fuel consumption," writes author Marco Nuti. In this, the first book devoted entirely to exhaust emissions from two-stroke engines, Nuti examines the tech...more
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R-180
AUTHOR(S): Richard L. Bechtold
Date Published: October 1997
Alternative Fuels Guidebook covers a wide range of fuels, including alcohols, gases, and vegetable oils. The book presents the fundamentals needed to understand the physical and chemical properties of alternative fuels, and how they impact refueling...more
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R-188
AUTHOR(S): Takashi Suzuki
Date Published: May 1997
This well-illustrated book examines the development of the engine from an historical perspective. Originally published in Japanese, the English translation offers readers insight into lessons learned throughout the engine's history. This is a book th...more
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R-160
AUTHOR(S): Joseph Norbeck
ISBN: 978-1-56091-684-0
Date Published: September 1996
Hydrogen Fuel for Surface Transportation provides background information on the advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen as a fuel, describes the current state of technology of hydrogen-fueled vehicles, and discusses the future requirements of the "h...more
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R-161
AUTHOR(S): Gordon P. Blair
ISBN: 978-1-56091-685-7
Date Published: February 1996
Design and Simulation of Two-Stroke Engines is a unique hands-on information source. The author, having designed and developed many two-stroke engines, offers practical and empirical assistance to the engine designer on many topics ranging from por...more
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