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 useful information for graduate students, new test technicians, and established engineers, this book explains the test process - from setting up a dynamometer test facility to testing for performance and durability. Combustion analysis and emissions, and new test trends are also covered.
Introduction
Chapter 1 : The Test Facility and Methods of Measuring Engine Power
Chapter 2 : In-Cell Services
Chapter 3 : Instrumentation : Temperature, Pressure, Flow, and Calibration
Chapter 4 : An Introduction to Mr. Diesel and His Engines
Chapter 5 : Engine Tests Used Within the Automotive Testing Industry
Chapter 6 : Spark Plugs
Chapter 7 : Exhaust Gas Emissions and Analysis
Chapter 8 : Combustion Analysis
Chapter 9 : Turbochargers
Chapter 10 : Fitting Operations within the Test Cell Best Practices
Chapter 11 : The Basics Internal Combustion Engine
Chapter 12 : Quality Standards for Engine Testing
Chapter 13 : Base Calculations
Glossary of Terms and Acronyms used in the Design and Testing of Internal Combustion Engines
Index
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