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The most comprehensive, truly introductory text on internal combustion engines. A valuable reference for students studying the internal combustion engine and for engineers needing a practical overview of the subject, this third edition includes new material covering fuel chemistry, additive performance and variable geometry turbocharging. Chapters cover: Thermodynamic principles Combustion and fuels Spark Ignition Engines Compression Ignition Engines Induction and Exhaust Processes Two-Stroke Engines In-cylinder Motion and Turbulent Combustion Turbocharging Engine Modelling Mechanical Design Considerations Heat Transfer in Internal Combustion Engines Experimental Facilities Case Studies |