Diesel Theory: Principles Explained

The Railway Educational Bureau, spiral bound, 140 pages, 6 x 9 x.5 in., B&W illustrations.

Have you ever wondered about the history and development of the diesel engine' Do you need an easy-to-understand book, showing the workings of the diesel engine' This book is a must for anyone needing to understand the following: - Two-stroke and four-stroke engine cycles - Engine construction and timing - Fuel injection, air induction, lubricating oil, and engine cooling systems - How to calculate diesel engine power - Principles of ignition and combustion of fuel - And much more!

Contents:

• Ch. 1: History and Development of the Diesel, pp. 1–10
• Ch. 2: Mechanical Power, pp. 11–14
• Ch. 3: Comparing Four-Stroke-Cycle and Two-Stroke-Cycle Engines, pp. 15–28
• Ch. 4: Forces in the Engine Cylinder, pp. 29–34
• Ch. 5: Production of Power, pp. 35–36
• Ch. 6: Calculating Diesel Engine Power, pp. 37–42
• Ch. 7: Comparing Different Engines, pp. 43–50
• Ch. 8: Engine Construction, pp. 51–56
• Ch. 9: Engine Timing, pp. 57–68
• Ch. 10: Principles of Ignition and Combustion of Fuel Within the Engine Cylinder, pp. 69–76
• Ch. 11: Fuel Injection Systems, pp. 77–84
• Ch. 12: Air Induction Systems, pp. 85–96
• Ch. 13: Lubricating Oil Systems, pp. 97–102
• Ch. 14: Engine Cooling Systems, pp. 103–106
• Ch. 15: Speed Control, 107-112
• Glossary, pp. 113–131. Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Books