Engines and power transmission Books

Book SynopsisOver the course of the age of steam on Britain''s railways, relatively few engine men picked up the pen to write about their life on the footplate and the engines on which they worked. One who did was Norman McKillop, who also wrote under the pseudonym of ''Toram Beg'' (''little Norman''), a nod towards his Gaelic parentage and heritage, whilst still working as an engine driver, contributing to publications such as Trains Illustrated. Enginemen Elite was first published in 1958 and is an account of Mc Killop''s railway career which began in 1910 when he joined the North British Railway as a cleaner. He rose through the ranks and in time, based at Haymarket shed in Edinburgh, he became one of the top link drivers on the East Coast Main Line. He has been described, as at once a master and a lover of the locomotiveman''s craft and his observations relating to the various types of engines on which he worked are both fascinating and insightful. He was also an active trade unionist who wrote a history of his union, ASLEF, which was published in 1950 and there is a strong tread of social concern running through his autobiography focusing on the sometimes appalling working conditions of railway staff especially in the dark economic landscape of the 1930s. This reissue of a superbly written work on life on the footplate which has been out of print for many years, one both romantic and thoughtful in turn, will be much welcomed by a new generation of readers.

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Book SynopsisStress-Free Engine Maintenance is an accessible and practical guide to understanding what is going on with your boat's engine, how to look after it, spotting the signs when all is not well, and how to fix it. Learn how to change a filter and impeller, how to ensure the engine doesn't overheat, and much more.This visual and jargon-free book covers all the essentials for looking after your engine, in one place, including:- Basic principles of how an engine works- Fuel, cooling and air systems- Engine electrical systems- Gearboxes and drives- Checklists (e.g. before starting and once running)- Most common causes of breakdown- TroubleshootingLike the other titles in Duncan Wells' bestselling Stress-Free' series, the information is presented in an accessible, manageable way, with the use of diagrams, quick reference tables, box features, QR videos, clear explanations, top tips and checklists, making maintenance and basic repair of your engine straightforward, and with minimum stress.Trade Reviewdeservedly popular ... takes boatowners through all aspects of engine maintenance in a straightforward and jargon-free manner. * Practical Boat Owner *Table of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction and philosophy - Jonathan says 2. Principles of the engine - How does an engine work? - Types of engine - The fundamentals of a four-stroke engine - The fundamentals of a two-stroke engine - How does a four-stroke diesel engine work? - How does a four-stroke petrol engine work? - How to hand crank or turn over an engine - Turbos and superchargers - How a hybrid setup works 3. Gearboxes and drives - Shaft and propeller - Stern glands – Stuffing boxes, lip seals and face seals - Sail drive - Sterndrive - V drive - Pod systems - Other drives - Propeller pitch - Bow and stern thrusters - Modes of travel - Jonathan says 4. Fuel systems - How the fuel system works - Changing filters - Symptoms of fuel-system breakdowns - Fuel tanks and gauges - Jonathan says 5. Cooling systems - Raw-water system - Fresh-water and raw-water system - Common causes of overheating - Cooling system for an outboard engine - Exhaust systems - Jonathan says 6. Air systems - How does your engine access air? - Common causes of air system problems - Jonathan says 7. Lubrication system - Why lubricating is important - Camchains and cambelts - Gearbox lubrication - Look after your lubrication system - Changing an oil filter - Jonathan says 8. Electrical systems - The basic electrical system - Looking after the electrics - Common causes of electrical failure - 240-volt systems on board - Jonathan says - Engine instrumentation - Jonathan says 9. How to look after your engine - 1. Optimum temperature - 2. Optimum fuelling - 3. Cooling the engine down 10. Checks, servicing and winterisation - Everyday checks and checklists - Servicing - Winterising your boat 11. Cautionary tales - Jonathan says 12. How to troubleshoot a breakdown - Flow charts - Diagnosing common problems - Tips and secrets to reliability 13. Spares and tools - What spares to carry - Tools - Jonathan says Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisFollowing the publication of his first book (in 1981) dealing with these fascinating small-scale standing steam engines, the author Tubal Cain has designed and built several more - both as presents for the younger generation of his family and also entirely for his own satisfaction. These are now described in this second volume: Kitten - a small overtype engine. Otto - a simple steam turbine. Henry - a powerful 19th century oscillating steam plant. Wencelas - a steam engine of the most superior design. The scale model working steam engines range from a delightful little turbine - simplicity itself in design, but very interesting to build - to a larger engine in the style of the magnificent 'Steam Engines of the Highest Class' which were offered by the better class of toymakers before the First World War. As in the first book, the methods of construction are fully and clearly detailed, all being written with the beginner in mind. These steam engines have an enduring fascination for all marine and model engineers, as proved by the Model Engineer Exhibition which still attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.Table of ContentsKitten - a small overtype engine. Otto - a simple steam turbine. Henry - a powerful 19th century oscillating steam plant. Wencelas - a steam engine of the most superior design.

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Book Synopsis The international bestselling author of How Things Work and The Elements Trilogy turns his focus to a visual exploration of the inner workings and functionality of the marvelous machines that run our world—from the first steam engines to giant turbines to today's tiny electrical engines. In Engines, the always entertaining and informative Theodore Gray explores the glorious guts and intricate innards of dozens of impressive machines. Through his engaging and unexpected stories and Nick Mann’s trademark gorgeous photography, Gray takes us on a journey from ancient Greek steam engines to our most sophisticated twenty-first-century machinery. We take time to appreciate the detailed functionality of the internal combustion engine, the connection between magnetism and electric motors, as well as hydraulics, robotics, and more. Each chapter builds on the previous, illuminating the evolution of engines and revealing the ingenuity brought to bear as humans invented and perfected these marvelous mechanical systems. Along the way, Gray regales us with tales of his own experiences working with and collecting these machines. For fans of how things are made and how they work, Engines is a loving tribute to the mechanical world.    

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Book SynopsisThere are more than 400 miniature railways in Britain. Some are hidden away and privately owned, others are parkland attractions, and some – such as the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch – are large commercial enterprises. They come in an array of gauges (from 5 inches up to 15 inches and sometimes beyond), but their most definitive characteristic is that they can carry passengers, whether sitting astride the rolling stock or inside enclosed carriages. In this colourfully illustrated guide, David Henshaw offers a concise history of miniature railways from the nineteenth century to the modern day, including a whistle-stop tour of the most notable examples open to the public – including the Ravenglass & Eskdale and Eastleigh Lakeside railways – exploring their layouts, engineering and rolling stock.Trade ReviewRecommended. * Ffestiniog Railway Magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction The 5-inch Railway 7¼-inch Gauge 8-inch to 12-inch Gauge 12¼-inch to 15-inch Gauge Further Reading Places to Visit Index

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this work, consisting of 9 individual, self-contained booklets, is to describe commercial vehicle technology in a way that is clear, concise and illustrative. Compact and easy to understand, it provides an overview of the technology that goes into modern commercial vehicles.Starting from the customer's fundamental requirements, the characteristics and systems that define the design of the vehicles are presented knowledgeably in a series of articles, each of which can be read and studied on their own. In this volume, Fuel Consumption and Consumption Optimization, the main focus is placed on the factors for optimizing consumption in the conventional vehicle. Fuel consumption can be optimized by four different factors: the technology of the vehicle, the conditions of its operation, the behavior of the driver and the maintenance and upkeep of the vehicle. These aspects are described in a way that is easily understood for training and practical application. Table of ContentsFuel consumption and consumption optimization on conventional trucks.- Motion resistance and energy loss.- Vehicle technology.- Operating conditions of the vehicle.- The influence of the driver on fuel consumption.- Maintenance of the vehicle and service fluids.- Concluding remarks on the topic of consumption.- Comprehension questions.- Abbreviations and symbols.

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Book SynopsisIn The Last Ten Years, author Brian J. Dickson presents stunning colour photographs from the collections of three enthusiasts of the Seafield Railway Club in north London.Meeting regularly at New Southgate station to record the steam-handled traffic, their focus was initially on all things connected with the former London and North Eastern Railway, but as steam traction became restricted to smaller and smaller areas of operation, regular visits were made further afield, to the north-east of England, Scotland and the former London Midland and Scottish Railway sheds and lines.This record of steam locomotion in its final years of mainline usage, from 1959 to 1968, is sure to enhance any steam railway enthusiast’s library.

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Book SynopsisNot only has Cosworth designed and supplied many race car engines, which won F1, CART, and many other Championship races, but it has also produced many celebrated high-performance road-car engines. In more recent times, its growing expertise in developing electronic data capture components, and in providing ultra-high-tech engine manufacturing facilities, has made it a world leader. The expansion continues, and in this book the Cosworth story has been brought up-to-the-minute to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the birth of the legendary DFV F1 engine.Trade ReviewEven if you know the Bosworth story inside out, this is a great read. While it may look like a coffee table book with its fins illustrations, including a number of cutaway drawings, it is a very serious read indeed.- Historic Racing Technology; "Thorough" is too weak a word to describe Robson's research.- Motor Sport; It is written in a style which is easy to rad, and has lots of information interspersed with timely and illuminating anecdotes. For those with a more corporate interest, turnover figures are also given a year by year basis. It really does follow the company, rather than just the people.- www.silhouet.com. The book packs and enormous amount of meticulously assembled information into its 256 pages and the detailed appendices, particularly where dealing with the individual engines produced by the company, are an invaluable source of reference. - Speedscene. This revised edition of Graham Robson's detailed work follows the Bosworth story from its humble beginnings up to the present day. With increased use of colour and input from the company's current American owners, the book is sure to appeal to those with an interest in this legendary engineering firm. - Classic & Sports Car. This book covers the entire history, life and times of the famous British high-performance engineering company, from its 1958 foundation by Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth, though its often-exciting and always fascinating evolution, to its expansion and worldwide success in both motorsport and high-performance road cars. Graham Robson is one of the UK's most celebrated motor historians. During an extensive career, he has had more than 160 books published about motoring subjects, including motorsport and classics. and some definitive make and model histories. In the past Graham has owned several Cosworth-engined road cars, and has also been involved in confidential projects that included Cosworth content. He has been well-known to, and well respected by, Cosworth for many years, and with the support, aid and enthusiasm of the company itself, Cosworth - The Search for Power is the only authentic book on this world-famous British automotive concern. - CarSport.Table of ContentsContentsAcknowledgementsIntroductionForeword Chapter 1 Keith Duckworth and Mike Costin- the foundersChapter 2 Early days in North LondonChapter 3 Big moves- to Northampton, and into F2Chapter 4 Fame in F1- the DFV projectChapter 5 Belt-drive- BDA and its successorsChapter 6 Diversions - cars, motorcycle engines, and automatic transmissionsChapter 7 The world's motor industry comes shoppingChapter 8 DFV developments- Cosworth's amazing V-8Chapter 9 Turbocharging in F1- the Ford V-6 projectChapter 10 Company into Group -Worcester, Wellingborough, UEI and Carlton Chapter 11 The Sierra project- a quantum leap into the futureChapter 12 A new 'atmo' F1 engine for the 1990sChapter 13 New business in the 1990s ...Chapter 14 Motorsport - winning all around the worldChapter 15 Turbo V8s and V10s- the pace quickensChapter 16 Cosworth Racing + Ford - a new life beckonsChapter 17 Cosworth in the new centuryChapter 18 Cosworth's last F1 enginesChapter 19 New products, and new horizonsAppendix 1 Cosworth engines from 1960Appendix 2 Cosworth-engined road carsAppendix 3 Victories by Cosworth-Ford engined cars in World Championship F1 racesAppendix 4 The list of F1 makes which have used Cosworth-Ford engines - 1967 to 2013 inclusive The thoughts of Chairman Duckworth

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Book SynopsisThis practical, instructional book describes the construction of a model of the Lampitt portable steam engine, which dates back to 1862, and which provided rotative power to drive threshing machines, circular saws, feed mills and other farm machinery. The construction of every component is described in precise detail and the text is supported by many helpful step-by-step photographs. In addition, useful advice is provided about obtaining materials and about the tools that are required to equip a model-engineering workshop. Accordingly, the information provided in this fascinating book will enable the reader to construct not only the Lampitt engine but also many other engineering models in the future. When the reader has finished building 'the Lampitt' he will, in effect, have completed an engineering apprenticeship, and will have a model engine of which he can be proud and which fully reveals the skills that he has learned.

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Book SynopsisThere is no hard shoulder afloat, and no mechanic around the corner. If your engine breaks down, you'll have to fix it. Open Diesel Troubleshooter, dig out your toolbox, and go to work with confidence. The essential are all covered: good engine practice, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. For those who want to know more, there is also information on fuel cooling, lubrication and instalation.Trade Review"This book should be in every diesel-engine owner's library." (Cruising World). "The book is clearly illustrated." (Cruising).Table of ContentsForeword; How it works; Fuel; Air; Cooling; Lubrication; Electrical systems; Installation; Gearboxes; Avoiding disasters & service schedule; Good engine practice; Troubleshooting flow chart; Troubleshooting in detail; Laying up; Onboard engine spares

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I - BASIC PRINCIPLES 1. Properties of foods PART II: AMBIENT-TEMPERATURE PROCESSING 2. Raw material preparation 3. Extraction and separation of food components 4. Size reduction 5. Mixing, forming and coating 6. Food biotechnology 7. Minimal processing PART III: PROCESSING BY APPLICATION OF HEAT Processing using steam or water 8. Blanching 9. Industrial cooking 10. Pasteurisation 11. Heat sterilisation 12. Evaporation and distillation Processing using hot air or heated surfaces 13. Dehydration 14. Smoking 15. Baking and roasting 16. Extrusion cooking Processing using hot oils 17. Frying Electromagnetic processing using direct and radiated energy 18. Dielectric, ohmic and infrared heating PART IV: PROCESSING BY REMOVAL OF HEAT 19. Heat removal by refrigeration 21. Chilling 22. Freezing 23. Freeze Drying and Freeze Concentration PART V POST-PROCESSING OPERATIONS 24. Packaging 25. Filling and sealing of containers 26. Materials handling, storage and distribution

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Book SynopsisThe author describes the evolution of the first practical stationary engines and illustrates some of the many designs, with notes on their important features and information on the better-known manufacturers.

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Book SynopsisSelf-propelled carriages were a major innovation at the beginning of the twentieth century, and the GWR was quick to develop a large number of steam motor cars to link farms and scattered villages across the South West to the new branch lines.

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Book SynopsisBaldwin takes the reader on a railway journey through time, documenting the years of public and private ownership, from the Great Northern Railway in the early days, right through LNER and British Railways possession, to the tenure of Alan Pegler, Sir William McAlpine, Pete Waterman and beyond.

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Book SynopsisWhat are the benefits of electrified propulsion for large aircraft? What technology advancements are required to realize these benefits? How can the aerospace industry transition from today''s technologies to state-of-the-art electrified systems? Learn the answers with this multidisciplinary text, combining expertise from leading researchers in electrified aircraft propulsion. The book includes broad coverage of electrification technologies spanning power systems and power electronics, materials science, superconductivity and cryogenics, thermal management, battery chemistry, system design, and system optimization and a clear-cut road map identifying remaining gaps between the current state-of-the-art and future performance technologies. Providing expert guidance on areas for future research and investment and an ideal introduction to cutting-edge advances and outstanding challenges in large electric aircraft design, this is a perfect resource for graduate students, researchers, elecTable of Contents1. Benefits of electrified propulsion for large aircraft Rodger Dyson, Ralph Jansen and Nateri Madavan; 2. Aircraft electric power system design, control, and protection Robert Bayles; 3. Megawatt-scale electric machines for electrified aircraft propulsion Tim C. O'Connell and Xiaolong Zhang; 4. Superconducting machines and cables Thanatheepan Balachandran, Tim Haugan and Kiruba Haran; 5. Conventional power electronics for electrified aircraft propulsion Patrick Wheeler; 6. Cryogenic power electronics Zheyu Zhang, Fei (Fred) Wang and Ruirui Chen; 7. Electrochemical energy storage and conversion for electrified aircraft Ajay Misra; 8. Thermal management of electrified propulsion systems Charles E. Lents; 9. Performance assessment of electrified aircraft Jonathan C. Gladin.

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Book SynopsisUnlike many of his fellow managers, Dick was a rail enthusiast at heart and never lost his passion for locomotives and their crews. He considered himself first and foremost a ''people person'' and estimated he had worked during his career with more than 25,000 men and women, many of whom became close friends and remained so for many years afterwards. After retirement in 1982, he made a major contribution to the continuance of main line steam train operations across the network. This book is a welcome reissue of two of his autobiographical volumes outlining aspects of his illustrious railway career, Steam in the Blood and Railways in the Blood. These have been out of print for some years and their reissue in this competitively priced paperback edition, will bring the life and times of this remarkable railwayman to the attention of a new audience.

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Book SynopsisOne of our best received railway titles in recent years was Northern Rail Rover, a selection of unpublished photos taken in the final years of steam on Britain''s railways by photographer, Allan Heyes. We were delighted when Allan agreed to compile a sequel from his extensive archive which covers his travels in search of steam in the 1960s. The result is an all new collection of his work, Northern Rail Steam.This book takes the reader on a journey recorded in over 200 images, which starts in North Wales and moves on through Chester to Merseyside. There follows a roughly circular itinerary starting around the Wigan area and south east Lancashire before heading to the north east and Cumbria before returning to Lancashire. While the majority of photos cover steam on the BR network, some explore the colliery and other industrial lines which fed traffic onto the main lines. Sequences of pictures at certain locations will recreate the lineside experience of many enthusiasts at this time and will bring them to life for those too young to remember those days.A feature of the photographs of Allan Heyes is that they honestly and accurately portray the reality of those last years of steam. There is no attempt to glamorise the subject, the dirty and unkempt nature of engine sheds and their locos is here for all to see. The book also focuses on the infrastructure and the environment of the steam railway so much of which has been swept away in the decades following the end of steam on Britain''s railways.

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Book SynopsisHot air engines, often called Stirling engines, are among the most interesting and intriguing engines ever to be designed. They run on just about any fuel, from salad oil and hydrogen to solar and geothermal energy. They produce a rotary motion that can be used to power anything, from boats and buggies to fridges and fans.

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Book SynopsisIn Logomotive Ian Logan's photographs are assembled into chapters and picture essays recalling the great days of lines such as the Santa Fe, the Union Pacific, and the Kansas City Southern. Some of his journeys are presented as travelogues in which he meets the Fat Controller, gets to sound the horn, and wanders into freight yards to see the last generation of streamline locomotives rusting amid the weeds. Animal motifs, Native American allusions, advertising slogans, names of famous trains such as the Super Chief and the Wabash Cannonball provide the subject matter for other picture features.Trade ReviewIn these times, the commercial design agenda is generally set by things like automobiles, sneakers, and financial institutions. We see their logos, typographic trends, and color schemes everywhere—on billboards, atop stadiums, beaming at us from our flatscreens and smartphones. Decades ago, though, the public design space was largely the province of railroads, as shown in Logomotive: Railroad Graphics and the American Dream, a beautifully produced compendium of railroad design from Sheldrake Press, a London-based publisher. The authors are Ian Logan, a noted practitioner on the British and European design scene; and Jonathan Glancey, a veteran writer and correspondent who covers design and architecture. Award-winning British architect Norman Foster offers an eloquent and insightful Foreword. The authors bring a fresh and utterly British sense of surprise to a subject that, for readers of this magazine, is likely quite familiar. I got a kick out of Logan’s story about his first trip to the United States, in 1968, and his encounter with a famous name on the side of a boxcar. “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing: the train was emblazoned with the name Rock Island. My uncle was the singer and songwriter Ewan MacColl, and I was brought up listening to folk, skiffle, and blues, so of course I knew Ronnie Donegan’s recording of the ‘Rock Island Line,’ but I hadn’t worked out that the Rock Island was a real, operational railroad.” The rest of the book chronicles similar revelations. Much of Logomotive is dedicated to exploring and showcasing the company logos and heralds that have enlivened the railroad scene since the late nineteenth century. You will see multiple iterations of all the classics—the Pennsylvania keystone, Santa Fe’s Warbonnet, MoPac’s buzzsaw, Seaboard’s red heart, B&O’s capitol silhouette—plus several obscure ones, accompanied by the authors’ sharp typographical and design analysis. One of the strengths of the book are the myriad visual contexts of the logos: on timetables and travel posters, along the flanks of diesels and freight cars and early streamliners, embedded into the walls and lintels of great stations, imprinted on matchbooks and ashtrays. It’s refreshing that not everything is presented in a pristine state. There is a poignancy to a weathered Western Pacific Feather River herald, riveted to the side of a tugboat funnel; or to an SP “Sunset” logo, struggling to be seen through the rust of an old freight car. As familiar as the subject might be, you can learn a lot from this book. I was fascinated by its take on designer Herbert Matter’s creation of the famous McGinnis-era New Haven logo, as well as Allan Fleming’s evolution of Canadian National’s superbly modernistic “CN,” first envisioned on a paper napkin. You’ll see the way New York Central’s oval transitioned from its early elegant serif font to the sans-serif sterility of the cigar band, or how Great Northern’s Rocky the mountain goat was updated. There were surprises, too, at least for me. I had never realized that the Cotton Belt logo of the 1880s derived from a cross-section of a cotton gin, and I was surprised to learn that design superstar Milton Glaser was responsible for Genesee & Wyoming’s versatile black-orange-yellow brand. The publisher has served its subject well, with a first-class horizontal treatment that includes sharp color printing, heavy paper, and a durable imprinted cover. Although the rather brief narrative is aimed at a general audience—some of the Brits’ observations are amusing, and a glossary at the end is as basic as can be—the book serves as an authoritative overview of the high tide of railroad design, written by professionals who really know their business. -- Kevin P. Keefe * Railroad Heritage Magazine *

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Book SynopsisChina was the last country in the world to manufacture and operate steam locomotives. By the early 1980s, there were an estimated 10,000 operational steam locomotives in the country, but by the 1990s, diesel and electric locomotives started to replace them on the main lines and the number in service reduced substantially as the millennium approached. The last steam locomotives were finally withdrawn from China Rail in 2003. After that, some continued to operate heavy freight trains on local railways for a short while, but most were deployed for use on the country's industrial railways, mainly at coal mines and steel works. This trend continued into the first decade of the 21st century, but subsequently, the number of steam engines in service declined substantially and were confined to just a handful of industrial locations. Steam rail operations in China are now facing extinction. The modernisation of the railways with the switch from steam to diesel, the closure of unsafe and loss-making collieries and China's drive to reduce pollution and combat climate change from burning coal, have all conspired towards the demise of the industrial lines operating steam in China. This book looks at the last of the standard-gauge steam operations in China, including Sandaoling, the last steam-worked opencast coal mine in the world; Fuxin, a coal-mining city in Liaoning Province, which until recently, operated the largest surviving fleet of SY locomotives; Baiyin, in Gansu Province, which operated some of the last steam-hauled passenger trains in the world; and Wu Jiu, a remote coal-mining outpost in Inner Mongolia. Beautifully illustrated with over 120 colour photographs and a description of the operations, this is a striking portrait of the last of the world's operating steam trains.

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Learn the Latest Money-Saving Techniques for Troubleshooting and Repairing Any Briggs & Stratton Engine, New or Old! /p> Turn to the Fourth Edition of How to Repair Briggs & Stratton Engines for expert guidance on completing any Briggs & Stratton maintenance and repair job quickly and easily. This money-saving resource now includes the latest information on overhead valves (OHV), carburetion advances, new muffler designs, and cutting-edge alternators. Filled with proven techniques for fixing both brand-new and older model Briggs & Stratton engines, the Fourth Edition of this hands-on reference covers everything from ignition, fuel, and charging systemsâto starters and engine mechanics. You will Table of ContentsIntroductionSafety ConsiderationsChapter 1- The Product RangeChapter 2 – TroubleshootingChapter 3 – Ignition SystemsChapter 4 – The Fuel SystemChapter 5 – StartersChapter 6 – Charging SystemsChapter 7 – Engine MechanicsChapter 8 - The EuropaChapter 9 – Winds of ChangeIndex

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Book SynopsisCommemorating the anniversary of the end of steam railway traction in Britain 50 years ago

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Book SynopsisThis book covers the materials needed to make ceramic burners and explains how to silver solder them. It discusses LPG and holding tanks, as well as connecting pipework and electronic and mechanical automatic gas-control systems to monitor the boiler pressure. In addition, there is advice on how to set up, install and operate each burner to provide optimum heating to the boiler. A summary of the Boiler Test Code Volume 3 that applies to home-made gas tanks is included, together with a list of useful suppliers with their contact details. This book provides all the information you need to build and operate: three burners, with one variant, for boilers with 42mm, 35mm and 28mm horizontal flues; two round burners for vertical boilers with fire boxes; two different sizes of rectangular burner, with one variant, for use in horizontal water-tube or pot boilers and finally, one small round and one tiny oblong burner for use in Mamod and Wilesco boilers. The burners described are straightforward to make and simple to use to heat the water in boilers that meet the 3 bar litre limit in the UK Boiler Test Code.Trade ReviewThis is an extremely useful book, absolutely full of detail, photographs and drawings. * Model Engineer *

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the use of coal as a key domestic fuel source and an important contributor to the U.S. economy. Most coal produced in the United States is used to generate electricity. In 2011, 1,387 coal-fuelled electricity generating units produced about 42 percent of the nation''s electricity. After decades of growth, U.S. coal production and consumption have fallen, primarily due to declines in the use of coal to generate electricity. According to the EPA, using coal to generate electricity is associated with health and environmental concerns such as emissions of sulphur dioxide, a pollutant linked to respiratory illnesses, and carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas linked to climate change. In response to recent environmental regulations and changing market conditions, such as the recent decrease in the price of natural gas, power companies may retire some units, which could affect the coal fleet''s generating capacity and the amount of electricity generated from coal.

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Book SynopsisHeat exchangers are important, and used frequently in the processing, heat and power, air-conditioning and refrigeration, heat recovery, transportation and manufacturing industries. Such equipment is also important in electronics cooling and for environmental issues like thermal pollution, waste disposal and sustainable development. The present book concerns plate heat exchangers (PHEs), which are one of the most common types in practice. The overall objectives are to present comprehensive descriptions of such heat exchangers and their advantages and limitations, to provide in-depth thermal and hydraulic design theory for PHEs, and to present state-of-the-art knowledge.The book starts with a general introduction and historical background to PHEs, then discusses construction and operation (PHE types, plate pattern, etc.) and gives examples of PHEs in different application areas. Material issues (plates, gaskets, brazing materials) and manufacturing methods are also treated.The major part of the book concerns the basic design methods for both single-phase and two-phase flow cases, various flow arrangements, thermal-hydraulic performance in single-phase flow and for PHEs operating as condensers and evaporators. Fouling problems are also discussed and in a section on extended design and operation issues, modern Research and Development (R & D) tools like computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods are discussed. Unique features for PHEs are discussed throughout.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Basic features and development of plate heat exchangersIntroduction; Historical background; Basic principle; General characteristicsChapter 2: Construction and operationGasketed heat exchanger; Evolution of plate heat exchangers; Operation and selectionChapter 3: Industrial applicationsFood processing; Air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; Service heating and cogeneration; Offshore gas and oil applications; Marine applications; Chemical processing; Pulp and paper industry applications; Solar energy applications; Closing remarksChapter 4: Materials and manufacturingPlate material; Gasket material; ManufacturingChapter 5: Basic design methodsIntroduction; Basic energy balance and design equations; Thermal design methods; Hydrodynamic design methods; Variable overall heat transfer coefficient; Thermal mixingChapter 6: Single- and multi-pass flow arrangementFlow arrangement and distribution; Pass arrangement classification; General thermal model; Performance comparison; Guidelines of pass selection; Correction factors and effectivenessChapter 7: Thermal-hydraulic performance in single-phase flowsIntroduction; Chevron-plate performance literature; Thermal-hydraulic characteristics; Heat transfer enhancementChapter 8: Thermal-hydraulic performance in condensers and evaporatorsFlow patterns; Performance of plate condensers; Performance of plate evaporatorsChapter 9: Fouling, corrosion, and erosionFouling; Corrosion; ErosionChapter 10: Extended design and operation issuesFlow distribution; Numerical prediction of performance; Multi-stream plate heat exchangers; Dynamic behaviour; Future developments

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive and timely overview of internal combustion engines for use in marine environments. It reviews the development of modern four-stroke marine engines, gas and gas–diesel engines and low-speed two-stroke crosshead engines, describing their application areas and providing readers with a useful snapshot of their technical features, e.g. their dimensions, weights, cylinder arrangements, cylinder capabilities, rotation speeds, and exhaust gas temperatures. For each marine engine, information is provided on the manufacturer, historical background, development and technical characteristics of the manufacturer’s most popular models, and detailed drawings of the engine, depicting its main design features.This book offers a unique, self-contained reference guide for engineers and professionals involved in shipbuilding. At the same time, it is intended to support students at maritime academies and university students in naval architecture/marine engineering with their design projects at both master and graduate levels, thus filling an important gap in the literature.Table of ContentsFour-stroke engines.- Gas and gas-diesel four-stroke marine engines.- Two-stroke low-speed crosshead marine engines.- Gas-diesel two-stroke marine low-speed engines.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a step-by-step methodology for the design of ramjet engines. It explores ramjet combustion, provides guidelines on how to size the engines, and discusses performance analysis. The book begins with an introduction to ramjet design, including fundamental definitions in the field. It then discusses ramjet engine performance, and fuels which can be used. Several types of ramjet engines are then explored, and guidelines for their design are presented, including flame holders, injectors, and combustors. Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of the types of materials which should be used for ramjet engines. This book is of interest to engine designers and engineers, researchers, and graduate students, as it collates research in a succinct, clear guide to the issue of designing ramjet engines. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Fundamental Definitions of Ramjet Engines.- Ramjet Engines Performance.- Ramjets Fuels.- Flameholders Design Guidelines.- Injectors Design Guidelines.- Combustor Design Guidelines.- Igniter Design Guidelines.- Material Selection for Ramjet Engines.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an overview of the nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) concept for application to innovative combustion engines. Readers can use this book to become more expert in advanced combustion engine control and to develop and implement their own NMPC algorithms to solve challenging control tasks in the field. The significance of the advantages and relevancy for practice is demonstrated by real-world engine and vehicle application examples. The author provides an overview of fundamental engine control systems, and addresses emerging control problems, showing how they can be solved with NMPC. The implementation of NMPC involves various development steps, including: • reduced-order modeling of the process; • analysis of system dynamics; • formulation of the optimization problem; and • real-time feasible numerical solution of the optimization problem.Readers will see the entire process of these steps, from the fundamentals to several innovative applications. The application examples highlight the actual difficulties and advantages when implementing NMPC for engine control applications. Nonlinear Model Predictive Control of Combustion Engines targets engineers and researchers in academia and industry working in the field of engine control. The book is laid out in a structured and easy-to-read manner, supported by code examples in MATLAB®/Simulink®, thus expanding its readership to students and academics who would like to understand the fundamental concepts of NMPC.Advances in Industrial Control reports and encourages the transfer of technology in control engineering. The rapid development of control technology has an impact on all areas of the control discipline. The series offers an opportunity for researchers to present an extended exposition of new work in all aspects of industrial control.Table of ContentsPart I: Fundamentals for Engine Control Based on Nonlinear Model Predictive Control.- Introduction.- Nonlinear Model Predictive Control.- NMPC-Based Engine Control.- Part II: Airpath Control.- Introduction to Airpath Control.- Reduced-Order Modeling.- In-Depth Case Study I: Two-Stage Turbocharging for SI Engines.- In-Depth Case Study II: Dual-Loop EGR for Compression Ignition Engines.- Part III: Combustion Control for Premixed Charge Compression Ignition Engines.- Reduced-Order Modeling.- In-Depth Case Study III: Premixed Compression Ignition Engines with Diesel-like Fuels.- In-Depth Case Study IV: Premixed Compression Ignition Engines with Gasoline-like Fuels.

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Book SynopsisAs the complexity of automotive vehicles increases this book presents operational and practical issues of automotive mechatronics. It is a comprehensive introduction to controlled automotive systems and provides detailed information of sensors for travel, angle, engine speed, vehicle speed, acceleration, pressure, temperature, flow, gas concentration etc. The measurement principles of the different sensor groups are explained and examples to show the measurement principles applied in different types.Table of ContentsBasics of mechatronics.- Architecture.- Electronic control unit.- Software development.- Basic principles of networking.- Automotive networking.- Bus systems.- Automotive sensors.- Sensor measuring principles.- Sensor types.- Electric actuators.- Electrohydraulic actuators.- Electronic transmission control.- Electronic transmission control unit.- Modules for transmission control.- Antilock braking system.- Traction control system.- Electronic stability program.- Automatic brake functions.- Hydraulic modulator.- Electrohydraulic brake.- Overview of common-rail systems.- Electronic Diesel control.- Active steering.- Drive and adjustment systems.- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning.- Vehicle security systems.- Electromagnetic compatibility and interference suppression.- Fault diagnostics.

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Book SynopsisPart I Hydrogen for Transport Sector.- Introduction to Hydrogen as Emerging Fuel for De-Fossilizing Transport Sector.- Recent Advancements of Hydrogen-Fueled Internal Combustion Engines: A Review.- Hydrogen Fuel in Internal Combustion Engines: Advancements and Challenges.- Hydrogen as a Maritime Fuel: Navigating Technical, Safety, and Regulatory Challenges.- Part II Hydrogen Production Technologies .- Hydrogen Production Technologies: Pathways to a Sustainable and Cleaner Environment.- Hydrogen production via catalytic steam reforming of methanol.- Hydrogen production via catalytic steam reforming of ethanol.- Challenges of hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engines: production, storage and application.- Part III Hydrogen Engine Technologies.- Advancing Hydrogen Utilization in Internal Combustion Engines for a Path Toward Sustainable Mobility.- Advanced Combustion Technologies for Port Fuel Hydrogen Injection and Diesel Pilot Ignition.- Optimizing Hydrogen Combustion: Lean Mixture Conditions with Port-Fuel and Direct Injections.- Challenges of Hydrogen-Fuelled Internal Combustion Engines: Abnormal Combustion.- Hydrogen and Alcohols in Low-Temperature Combustion: Enhancing Diesel Engine Sustainability.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1: State-of-the-art reviews to develop lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles .- Chapter 2: Electrified and Alternative Powertrain Technologies Toward Net-Zero Carbon Emissions.- Chapter 3: Fundamental and Modelling Aspects of Fuel Cell.- Chapter 4: Heat Transport and Thermal Management for Fuel Cell.- Chapter 5: Recent developments in BTMSs (BTMSs) and Advanced Battery Management Technologies for EVs.- Chapter 6: Developments in Electro-Catalyst for Fuel Cell-Based Transportation.- Chapter 7: Advancements, Challenges, and Opportunities in Lithium-Ion Batteries for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review.- Chapter 8: Recent Developments and Advanced Technologies of Battery Management Systems in Electric Vehicle Applications.- Chapter 9: Prospects of Open Cathode Fuel Cells in Future Powertrains.- Chapter 10: Progress in Design and Development of Battery Thermal Management System for Electric Vehicles.- Chapter 11: Prospects and Challenges of Electric Vehicles (EVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), Pure Electric Vehicles (PEVs), and Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).- Chapter 12: Heat Transfer and Thermal Management for Fuel Cells.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Sourcing Minerals for the Battery.- Technology for EVs.- Value Chain for Manufacture and Assembly.- Imports and Exports of Components.- FDI and Investment Gap in the EV Sector.- PoliciesRegulations at the Central Level and States.- Financing EV Transition in India.- Skills and Workforce Training.-Conclusion and Way Ahead.

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Book SynopsisThis book covers all aspects of supercharging internal combustion engines. It details charging systems and components, the theoretical basic relations between engines and charging systems, as well as layout and evaluation criteria for best interaction. Coverage also describes recent experiences in design and development of supercharging systems, improved graphical presentations, and most advanced calculation and simulation tools. Table of ContentsSymbols, indices and abbreviations XII Introduction and short history of supercharging Basic principles and objectives of supercharging Thermodynamics of supercharging Mechanical supercharging Exhaust gas turbocharging Special processes with use of exhaust gas turbocharging Performance characteristics of supercharged engines Operating behavior of supercharged engines in automotive applications Charger control intervention and control philosophies for fixed geometry and VTG-chargers Instrumentation for recording the operating data of supercharged engines on the engine test bench Mechanics of superchargers Charge air coolers and charge air cooling systems Outlook and further developments in supercharging Examples of supercharged production engines Appendix References List of names and subjects.

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Book SynopsisDie immer weiter steigenden Anforderungen an Verbrennungsmotoren machen auch vor dessen Herzstück – dem Kolben – nicht Halt. Für weniger Gewicht, Reibung oder auch noch mehr Verschleißfestigkeit sind tiefe Kenntnisse über die innermotorischen Prozesse sowie die geeigneten Werkstoffe, Konstruktions- und Bearbeitungsverfahren für Kolben inklusive der erforderlichen Erprobungsmaßnahmen notwendig. Ohne solch spezifisches Know-how kommt kein Fachmann der Kfz-Technik mehr aus, unabhängig ob er in der Konstruktion, der Entwicklung, der Erprobung oder der Instandhaltung tätig ist. Dieses Fachbuch beantwortet diese Fragen ausführlich und in sehr anschaulicher und verständlicher Weise. In dieser zweiten Auflage wurden alle Kapitel überarbeitet und erweitert. Das Kapitel "Motorische Erprobung" wurde beispielsweise um umfangreiche Ergebnisse zum Thema Reibleistungsmessungen und Ölverbrauchsmessungen ergänzt.Table of ContentsKolbenfunktion, Anforderungen und Bauarten.-Gestaltungsrichtlinien.- Simulation der Betriebsfestigkeit durch FEM.- Werkstoffe.- Kühlung.- Bauteilprüfung.- Motorische Erprobung.

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Book SynopsisInhaltliche Schwerpunkte des Tagungsbands zur ATZlive-Veranstaltung "Antriebe und Energiesysteme von morgen 2022" sind elektrifizierte Antriebsstränge, Wasserstoff in der Fahrzeugtechnik sowie Systems Engineering. Die Tagung ist eine unverzichtbare Plattform für den Wissens- und Gedankenaustausch von Motoren- und Fahrzeugherstellern, deren Zulieferer und Entwicklungspartner, Lehrende und Ingenieure von Universitäten und Hochschulen, Vertreter von Behörden und Verbänden sowie für Techniker, die in diesem Themengebiet aktiv sind.Der InhaltSystemarchitektur.- Gesamtsystem.- Systemoptimierung.- FCEV- und H2-Technologie.Die ZielgruppenFahrzeug- und Motoreningenieure sowie Studierende, die aktuelles Fachwissen im Zusammenhang mit Fragestellungen ihres Arbeitsfeldes suchen - Professoren und Dozenten an Universitäten und Hochschulen mit Schwerpunkt Kraftfahrzeug- und Motorentechnik - Gutachter, Forscher und Entwicklungsingenieure in der Automobil- und ZulieferindustrieDer VeranstalterATZlive steht für Spitzenqualität, hohes Niveau in Sachen Fachinformation und ist Bestandteil der Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, ein Teil von Springer Nature. Hier wird unter einem Dach das Know-how der renommiertesten Wirtschafts-, Wissenschafts- und Technikverlage Deutschlands vereint.Table of Contents

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