This interesting book examines the development of the engine from an historical perspective. Originally published in Japanese, The Romance of Engines' English translation offers readers insight into lessons learned throughout the engine's history. Topics Covered Include: Newcomen's Steam Engine The Watt Steam Engine Internal Combustion Engine Nicolaus August Otto and His Engine Sadi Carnot and the Adiabatic Engine Radial Engines Piston and Cylinder Problems Engine Life Problem of Cooling Engine Compartments Knocking Energy Conservation Bugatti Volkswagen Rolls Royce Packard Daimler-Benz DB601 Engine And more. Well-illustrated with numerous charts, drawings, and figures, The Romance of Engines is a book that belongs on the bookshelf of all engine designers, engine enthusiasts, and automotive historians.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
SAE International
ISBN-13
9781560919117
eBay Product ID (ePID)
91726147
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Mechanical Engineering
Author
Takashi Suzuki
Publication Name
The Romance of Engines
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology
Publication Year
1997
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
488 Pages
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Takashi Suzuki
Series Title
Premiere Series Books
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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