Internal-combustion Engine In Theory And Practi... 🔖

Guidance on choosing alloys for pistons, valves, and engine blocks based on thermal stress.

Detailed equations for mean effective pressure, torque, and power output.

Compares theoretical Otto and Diesel cycles to what actually happens inside a cylinder.

Investigates flame propagation, detonation (knock), and pre-ignition.

Revised editions include 1970s-era updates on pollution control and fuel economy.

Focuses on the flow of air and fuel through manifolds and valves. Volume 2: Combustion, Fuels, Materials, Design

💡 If you are an engineer or serious student, Taylor’s work is less of a "book" and more of a lifelong mentor . It answers not just how an engine works, but exactly why certain design choices yield specific performance results. The Internal-Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice