An Introduction to Thermodynamic Cycle Simulations for Internal Combustion Engines

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John Wiley & Sons, Oct 16, 2015 - Technology & Engineering - 384 pages

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 includes a thorough presentation of results based on the second law of thermodynamics as well as results for advanced, high efficiency engines. Case studies that illustrate the use of engine cycle simulations are also provided.

 

Contents

1 Introduction
1
2 Overview of Engines and Their Operation
9
3 Overview of Engine Cycle Simulations
19
4 Properties of the Working Fluids
37
5 Thermodynamic Formulations
63
6 Items and Procedures for Solutions
79
7 Basic Results
99
8 Performance Results
119
Heat Release and Phasing
191
13 Cylinder Heat Transfer
225
14 Fuels
253
15 OxygenEnriched Air
275
16 Overexpanded Engine
295
17 Nitric Oxide Emissions
311
18 High Efficiency Engines
333
Thermodynamics of Engines
355

9 Second Law Results
153
10 Other Engine Combustion Processes
179
Introduction
187
Index
363
EULA
368
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Jerald A. Caton, Gulf Oil/Thomas A. Dietz Professorship at Texas A&M University, USA
Professor Caton has been at Texas A&M University since September 1979 in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is holder of the Gulf Oil/Thomas A. Dietz Professorship (2007). He teaches and conducts research in the area of IC engines, thermodynamics, cogeneration and power plans. He received his BS and MS degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Professor Caton is a Fellow of both ASME and SAE. He has been focusing on the development and use of engine cycle simulations since 1997.

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