An introduction to thermodynamic cycle simulations for internal combustion engines /

This book provides an introduction to basic thermodynamic engine cycle simulations, and provides a substantial set of results. Key features includes comprehensive and detailed documentation of the mathematical foundations and solutions required for thermodynamic engine cycle simulations. The book in...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Caton, J. A. (Jerald A.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley, [2015]
Temas:
Internal combustion engines > Thermodynamics > Computer simulation.
Internal combustion engines > Thermodynamics > Mathematical models.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Engineering (General)
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Title page
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • Preface
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Reasons for Studying Engines
  • 1.2 Engine Types and Operation
  • 1.3 Reasons for Cycle Simulations
  • 1.4 Brief Comments on the History of Simulations
  • 1.5 Overview of Book Content
  • Notes
  • References
  • 2 Overview of Engines and Their Operation
  • 2.1 Goals of Engine Designs
  • 2.2 Engine Classifications by Applications
  • 2.3 Engine Characteristics
  • 2.4 Basic Engine Components
  • 2.5 Engine Operating Cycles
  • 2.6 Performance Parameters
  • 2.7 Summary
  • Notes
  • 4.4 Equilibrium Composition4.5 Determinations of the Thermodynamic Properties
  • 4.6 Results for the Thermodynamic Properties
  • 4.7 Summary
  • Notes
  • References
  • 5 Thermodynamic Formulations
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Approximations and Assumptions
  • 5.3 Formulations
  • 5.4 Comments on the Three Formulations
  • 5.5 Summary
  • Notes
  • References
  • 6 Items and Procedures for Solutions
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Items Needed to Solve the Energy Equations
  • 6.3 Numerical Solution
  • 6.4 Summary
  • Notes
  • References
  • 7 Basic Results
  • 7.1 Introduction7.2 Engine Specifications and Operating Conditions
  • 7.3 Results and Discussion
  • 7.4 Summary and Conclusions
  • Note
  • References
  • 8 Performance Results
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Engine and Operating Conditions
  • 8.3 Performance Results (Part I)-Functions of Load and Speed
  • 8.4 Performance Results (Part II)-Functions of Operating/Design Parameters
  • 8.5 Summary and Conclusions
  • References
  • 9 Second Law Results
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Exergy
  • 9.3 Previous Literature
  • 9.4 Formulation of Second Law Analyses
  • 9.5 Results from the Second Law Analyses9.6 Summary and Conclusions
  • Notes
  • References
  • 10 Other Engine Combustion Processes
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Diesel Engine Combustion
  • 10.3 Best Features from SI and CI Engines
  • 10.4 Other Combustion Processes
  • 10.5 Challenges of Alternative Combustion Processes
  • 10.6 Applications of the Simulations for Other Combustion Processes
  • 10.7 Summary
  • Note
  • References
  • 11 Case Studies: Introduction
  • 11.1 Case Studies
  • 11.2 Common Elements of the Case Studies

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