An introduction to engine testing and development

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.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Atkins, Richard D., 1940-
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Warrendale, Pa. (400 Commonwealth Dr., Wallendale PA USA) : Society of Automotive Engineers, c2009.
SeriesSociety of Automotive Engineers. Electronic publications.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780768030075
9780768020991
Physical Description1 online zdroj (xv, 289 p.) : ill., digital file.
Also available in print.

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Table of Contents:
  • The Test Facility and Methods of Measuring Engine Power
  • In-Cell Services
  • Instrumentation: Temperature, Pressure, Flow, and Calibration
  • An Introduction to Mr. Diesel and His Engines
  • Engine Tests Used Within the Automotive Testing Industry
  • Spark Plugs
  • Exhaust Gas Emissions and Analysis
  • Combustion Analysis
  • Turbochargers
  • Fitting Operations Within the Test Cell Best Practices
  • The Basic Internal Combustion Engine
  • Quality Standards for Engine Testing
  • Base Calculations.