This text, by a leading authority in the field, presents a fundamental and factual development of the science and engineering underlying the design of combustion engines and turbines.

Highly illustrated and cross referenced, the book includes discussions of these engines¡¯ environmental impacts and requirements.

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.

The scope of this text includes all IC engines from the largest stationary and ship engines down to the smallest engines used on tools and toys, with an emphasis on reciprocating engines used in automobiles and similar applications.

The various advancements in these engines are glanced at and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

Primarily meant to present the basic theory fundamental principles and performance characteristics of the three major categories of internal combustion engines - the spark ignition engine, the compression ignition engine and the gas turbine ...