Theory and Design of Automotive Engine. The Book provides brief information about the Historical development of automobiles, Principles of engine operation, Classification of engines. Two-stroke & four-stroke engines systems, theoretical processes, parameters, relative merits & demerits; Port timing diagrams, port design are briefly described. Relative merits & demerits compared to petrol & diesel engines, scavenging pumps and construction details, design, and manufacturing processes are briefly described.
The Contents of Theory and Design of Automotive Engine
- Introduction
- A Practical Approach to Motor Vehicle Engineering and Maintenance
- Historical development of automobiles
- Two-stroke & four-stroke engines
- Classification/types of engines
- Cylinders and liners – design
- Automobile Mechanical and Electrical Systems
- Cylinder head – design
- Piston, piston rings, piston pin – design
- Connecting rod – design
- Crankshaft – design
- Flywheel – design
- Maintenance and Repair Manual for Diesel Engines
- Valve and valve mechanism – design,
- Crank Case- Design
- Manifolds-construction and design of inlet and exhaust manifolds