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Editor(s): Richard Stone & Jeffrey K. Ball
Year: 2004 Price: US$ 99.95
R-199 Number of Pages:594
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Overview
Beginnings
Growth and Refinement
Modern Development
Overview
Chapter 2 - Thermodynamics of Prime Movers
Introduction
Two & Four Stroke Engines
Indicator Diagrams and International Combustion Engine
Otto and Diesel cycle Analyses
Ignition and Combustion in Spark Ignition & Diesel Engines
Sources of Emissions
Fuel and Additive Requirements
Gas Exchange Processes
Engine Configuration
Fuel Cells
Concluding Remarks
Problems
Chapter 3 - Spark Ignition Engines
Introduction
Spark Ignition and Ignition Timing
Mixture Preparation
Combustion System Design
Emissions Control
Power Boosting
Engine Management systems
Engine Management System Functions
Conclusions
Questions
Chapter 4 - Diesel Engines
Introduction
Direct and Indirect Injection Combustion Chambers
Fuel Injection Equipment
Diesel Engine Emissions and Their Control
Turbocharging
Diesel Engine Management Systems
Concluding Remarks
Examples
Problems
Chapter 5 - Ancillaries
Introduction
Lubrication System
Vehicle Cooling Systems
Drive Belts
Air Conditioning Systems
Generators, Motors and Alternators
Conclusions
Chapter 6 - Transmissions and Driveline
Introduction
Friction Clutches
Gear Theory
Manual Transmissions
Automatic Transmissions
Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT)
Driveshafts
Differentials
Four Wheel Drive (FWD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Case Study: The Chrysler 42LE Automatic Transaxle
Problems
Chapter 7 - Steering Systems and Steering Dynamics
Introduction
Steering Mechanisms
Steering Dynamics
Wheel Alignment
Steering Geometry Errors
Front Wheel Drive Influences
Four Wheel Steering
Vehicle Rollover
Problems
Chapter 8 - Suspensions
Introduction
Perception of Ride
Basic Vibrational Analysis
Suspension System Components
Suspension Types
Roll Center Analysis
Active Suspensions
Conclusions
Chapter 9 - Brakes and Tires
Introduction
Braking Dynamics
Hydraulic Principles
Brake System Components
Drum Brakes
Disc Brakes
Antilock Brake Systems (ABS)
Tires
Summary
Problems
Chapter 10 - Vehicle Aerodynamics
Introduction
Essential Aerodynamics
Automobile Aerodynamics
Truck and Bus Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics of Open Vehicles
Numerical Prediction of Aerodynamic Performance
Conclusions
Examples
Discussion Points
Chapter 11 - Transmission Matching and Vehicle Performance
Introduction
Transmission Matching
Computer Modeling
Conclusions
Chapter 12 - Alternatively Vehicles and Case Studies
Electric Vehicles
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Case Studies
Conclusions
Chapter 13 - References
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