Introduction to internal combustion engines (4th ed)

Now in its fourth edition, this textbook remains the indispensable text to guide readers through automotive or mechanical engineering, both at university and beyond.

Thoroughly updated, clear, comprehensive and well-illustrated, with a wealth of worked examples and problems, its combination of theory and applied practice aids in the understanding of internal combustion engines, from thermodynamics and combustion to fluid mechanics and materials science. This textbook is aimed at third year undergraduate or postgraduate students on mechanical or automotive engineering degrees. New to this Edition:- Fully updated for changes in technology in this fast-moving area- New material on direct injection spark engines, supercharging and renewable fuels- Solutions manual online for lecturers