Engines and power transmission Books
Special Interest Model Books Building Simple Model Steam Engines: Book 2
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.
£10.35
David & Charles Cosworth- The Search for Power
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
£41.25
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Engines 4th Ed.
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
£18.99
Fernhurst Books Limited Diesel Troubleshooter for Boats: Diesel
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
£11.69
The Crowood Press Ltd Building a Portable Steam Engine: A Guide for
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.
£17.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Ceramic Burners for Model Steam Boilers
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 *
£15.29
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Modern Marine Internal Combustion Engines: A
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.
£47.49
Elsevier Science Metal Cutting
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£131.39
Elsevier Science Fouling of Heat Exchangers
Book SynopsisConsiders the aspects of heat exchanger fouling from the basic science of how surfaces become fouled to the practical ways of mitigating the problem and from mathematical modelling of different fouling mechanisms to practical methods of heat exchanger cleaning. This book describes the problems that restrict the efficient operation of equipment.Trade Review"...should provide an excellent reference for designers and operators of heat exchange equipment dealing with multiple heat exchange processes which require insights into fundamentals of fouling to quickly assess the nature of the problem and arrive at a solution. The book is also a good supplementary reference for any fundamental course on heat transfer or heat exchanger design." --BiofoulingTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Basic principles. 3. The cost of fouling. 4. General models of fouling. 5. Fluid flow and mass transfer. 6. Adhesion. 7. Particulate deposition. 8. Crystallisation and scale formation. 9. Freezing fouling or liquid solidification. 10. Fouling due to corrosion. 11. Chemical reaction fouling. 12. Biological growth on heat exchanger surfaces. 13. The design, installation, commissioning and operation of heat exchangers to minimise fouling. 14. The use of additives to mitigate fouling. 15. Heat exchanger cleaning. 16. Fouling assessment and mitigation in some common industrial processes. 17. Obtaining data. Index.
£47.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc Introduction to Thermal Systems Engineering
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£243.86
John Wiley & Sons Inc An Introduction to Heat Pipes
Book SynopsisYour complete resource on heat pipe operation, behavior,performance characteristics, and limitations This book is designed to help students, operations engineers, andmechanical and electrical engineers in the electronic packagingindustry grasp the principles of operation for a wide range of heatpipes. Packed with examples and design information, it takes youthrough the background and historical development of heat pipes,discusses the interfacial phenomena that govern their operationalcharacteristics, and presents the fundamental operating principlesand limitations of both heat pipes and thermosyphons. Along with detailed presentations of the governing physicalphenomena involved, this comprehensive guide features extensivecoverage of: * The background physics of fluids, their behavior in heat pipes,and associated interfacial phenomena * Heat pipe design methodologies and manufacturing considerations * Applications for cooling both electrical and mechanical Table of ContentsBackground Information. Capillary Limitation in Heat Pipes and Thermosyphons. Other Operating Limits. Modeling Heat Pipe Performance. Types and Classification of Heat Pipes. Design and Manufacturing Considerations. Heat Pipe Testing and Analysis. Heat Pipe Applications in the Electronics Industry. Appendices. Indexes.
£143.95
John Wiley & Sons Inc Thermal Radiative Transfer and Properties
Book SynopsisNot only enables readers to include radiation as part of their design and analysis but also appreciate the radiative transfer processes in both nature and engineering systems.Table of ContentsThe Nature of Thermal Radiation. Radiative Properties and Simple Transfer. Diffuse Surface Transfer. Electromagnetic Theory Results. Classical Dispersion Theory. Monte Carlo Surface Transfer. Radiative Transfer Equation. Thermal Radiation Properties of Gases. Radiative Properties of Particles. Radiative Transfer in Nonscattering, Homogeneous Media. Nonisothermal Transfer: Radiative Equilibrium and Diffusion withIsotropic Scattering. Radiative Transfer with Anisotropic, Multiple Scattering. Radiative Transfer Coupled with Conduction and Convection. Monte Carlo in Participating Media. Appendices. Index.
£178.16
John Wiley & Sons Inc Introduction to Thermal Sciences
Book SynopsisUses an integrated approach to show the interrelationships between thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid dynamics, stressing the physics of each. Mathematical description is included to allow the solution of simple problems in thermal sciences. New to this edition--SI and English units plus twice as many example problems which emphasize practical applications of the principles discussed.Table of ContentsThermodynamic Concepts and Definitions. Properties of Pure Substances. System Analysis--First and Second Laws. Control Volume Analysis. External Flow--Fluid Viscous and Thermal Effects. Internal Flows--Fluid Viscous and Thermal Effects. Conduction Heat Transfer. Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer. Appendix. Answers to Selected Problems. Index.
£234.86
John Wiley & Sons Inc Metallurgical Failures in Fossil Fired Boilers
Book SynopsisDue to a dramatic increase in the interest and understanding of boiler-tube failure analysis, this edition has been updated and expanded. New features include material on fluid dynamics, heat transfer and stress calculations; remaining life assessment of boilers being used beyond their original design expectations; mechanical engineering aspects of boiler design; more information on fatigue, creep, thermal stress for carbon as well as stainless steels; suggestions to prevent future failures.Table of ContentsDesign Considerations. Metallurgical Principles: Ferritic Steels. Stainless Steels. Failures Caused by Gas-Metal Reactions. Corrosion-Caused Failures. Weld Failures. Failure Prevention. Appendix. Index.
£193.46
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Finite Element Method in Heat Transfer
Book SynopsisHeat transfer analysis is a problem of major significance in vast range of industrial applcations. Heat conduction, phase change, coupled heat and mass transfer and thermal stress analysis can all pose key engineering problems. The use of numerical techniques to solve such problems is considered essential.Table of ContentsConduction Heat Transfer and Formulation. Linear Steady State Problems. Time Stepping Methods for Heat Transfer. Non-Linear Heat Conduction Analysis. Phase Change Problems--Solidification and Melting. Convective Heat Transfer. Nomenclature. Index.
£77.36
John Wiley & Sons Inc Foundation and Electroheat
Book SynopsisFoundations of Electroheat unifies an extremely diverse area ofelectricity utilisation in a coherent and concise reference. Fromlaser welding to plasma furnaces for waste treatment and inductionheating for forging to radio frequency drying textiles, the varioustopics that comprise electroheat are presented as a whole. Theunified approach concentrates on three major themes: * Electromagnetic heating, embracing direct resistance, inductionheating of metals and radio frequency and microwave heating ofdielectrics * The ionised state, dealing with laser processing, plasma torchesand furnaces, glow discharges for nitriding and arc furnaces formelting scrap * Heat and mass transfer The impact of computers on electrotechnology is explored byconsidering topics such as expert systems, neural networks andcomputational electromagnetics. Featuring industrial applicationsand case studies, as well as worked examples of the principlesinvolved, this text is essential reading for the engTable of ContentsMaterials and Their Properties. Electromagnetic Heating and Melting. Applicators and Sources for Electromagnetic Heating. The Ionised State. Other Applications of Electrotechnology. Heat and Mass Transfer. Computers in Electroheat. Industrial Applications. Appendices. Indexes.
£161.95
John Wiley & Sons Inc Computational Heat Transfer Volume 1
Book SynopsisThis book, which is published in two volumes, studies heat transfer problems by modern numerical methods. Basic mathematical models of heat transfer are considered. The main approaches to the analysis of the models by traditional means of applied mathematics are described. Numerical methods for the approximate solution of steady and unsteady-state heat conduction problems are discussed. Investigation of difference schemes is based on the general stability theory. Much emphasis is put on problems in which phase transitions are involved and on heat and mass transfer problems. Problems of controlling and optimizing heat processes are discussed in detail. These processes are described by partial differential equations, and the main approaches to numerical solution of the optimal control problems involved here are discussed. Aspects of numerical solution of inverse heat exchange problems are considered. Much attention is paid to the most important applied problems of identifying coefficientTable of ContentsMathematical Models of Physics of Heat. Analytical Methods of Heat Transfer. Stationary Problems of Heat Transfer. Nonstationary Problems of Heat Transfer. Economical Difference Schemes for Nonstationary Heat Conduction Problems. Heat Conduction Problems with Phase Transitions. Index.
£420.26
John Wiley & Sons Inc Computational Heat Transfer Volume 2
Book SynopsisThis book, which is published in two volumes, studies heat transfer problems by modern numerical methods. Basic mathematical models of heat transfer are considered. The main approaches, to the analysis of the models by traditional means of applied mathematics are described. Numerical methods for the approximate solution of steady- and unsteady state heat conduction problems are discussed. Investigation of difference schemes is based on the general stability theory. Much emphasis is put on problems in which phase transitions are involved and on heat and mass transfer problems. Problems of controlling and optimizing heat processes are discussed in detail. These processes are described by partial differential equations, and the main approaches to numerical solution of the optimal control problems involved here are discussed. Aspects of numerical solution of inverse heat exchange problems are considered. Much attention is paid to the most important applied problems of identifying coefficieTable of ContentsRadiative Heat Exchange. Convective Heat Exchange. Problems of Thermoelasticity. Problems of Control Over Heat Processes. Inverse Problems of Heat Exchange. Examples of Numerical Modelling for Thermophysical Processes. Appendix. Index.
£539.96
John Wiley & Sons Inc Thermal Quadrupoles
Book SynopsisThis superb text describes a novel and powerful method for allowing design engineers to firstly model a linear problem in heat conduction, then build a solution in an explicit form and finally obtain a numerical solution. It constitutes a modelling and calculation tool based on a very efficient and systemic methodological approach. Solving the heat equations through integral transforms does not constitute a new subject. However, finding a solution generally constitutes only one part of the problem. In design problems, an initial thermal design has to be tested through the calculation of the temperature or flux field, followed by an analysis of this field in terms of constraints. A modified design is then proposed, followed by a new thermal field calculation, and so on until the right design is found. The thermal quadrupole method allows this often painful iterative procedure to be removed by allowing only one calculation. The chapters in this book increase in complexiTrade Review"The book can be highly recommended to anyone who works in the area of integral transforms and heat transfer". (Zentralblatt MATH, Vol.964, No.14, 2001)Table of ContentsInterest in the Quadrupole Approach. Linear Conduction and Simple Geometries. One-Dimensional Quadrupoles. Multidimensional Transfers. Time-Dependent Periodic Regimes. Advanced Quadrupoles. Mass Transfer in a Porous Medium. The Quadrupole Approach Applied to Heat Transfer in Semi-Transparent Materials. Inverse Laplace Transform. Appendices. Index.
£182.66
Cambridge University Press Turbulent Combustion
Book SynopsisThis book demonstrates the current theories of turbulent combustion within a unified presentation of the field.Trade Review'It is a major new work of scholarship in an important area. This book does present a unified description based on clearly stated premises and I recommend anyone with a serious research interest in turbulent combustion to read it.' K. N. C. Bray, Journal of Fluid Mechanics'Peters is unarguably one of the premier scholars in this field, and his book is a welcomed addition to the literature … the book is very up-to-date, with discussions of the very latest models and experiments and, in several places, new results presented … a nice balance of mathematics, theory, modelling and experimental data. … I highly recommend the monograph to people interested in the field of turbulent combustion; this should become a standard reference book on the subject.' James J. Riley, Journal of Turbulence'… an essential book for all turbulent combustion experts who want an up-to-date summary of the works of N. Peters and his numerous co-workers.' Thierry Poinsot, European Journal of Mech. B Fluids'… a valuable addition to the literature, and essential reading for serious students of the field, old and new alike.' St. B. Pope, ZAMM'… this reviewer believes that Turbulent Combustion will probably be counted among the most significant steps of progress in turbulence … It will serve as a thorough, ready, and reliable reference for all combustion experts and modelers.' A. M. Kanury, Applied Mechanical Review'… this book is well written and is an important contribution to combustion literature … the book contains a comprehensive review of the current literature on turbulent combustion. It is clearly a 'must have' for experience combustion modellers and experimentalists.' Markus Kraft, Measurement Science & TechnologyTable of Contents1. Turbulent combustion: the state of the art; 2. Premixed turbulent combustion; 3. Nonpremixed turbulent combustion; 4. Partially premixed turbulent combustion.
£116.85
Princeton University Press Aerodynamics of Turbines and Compressors. HSA1
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£100.30
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Windmills Shire Album Shire Album S
£8.54
The History Press Ltd The Steam Rail Motors of the Great Western
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.
£15.29
The History Press Ltd Remembering Steam
Book SynopsisCommemorating the anniversary of the end of steam railway traction in Britain 50 years ago
£18.70
The History Press Ltd Flying Scotsman
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.
£17.00
Running Press,U.S. Engines
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.
£23.75
American Society of Mechanical Engineers,U.S. Print proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2019
Book SynopsisA printed collection of 49 full-length, peer-reviewed technical papers. Topics include Aircraft Engine; Fans and Blowers; Marine; and Honors and Awards.
£191.65
American Society of Mechanical Engineers,U.S. Print proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2019
Book SynopsisA printed collection of full-length, peer-reviewed technical papers. Topics include Combustion, Fuels, and Emissions.
£386.65
American Society of Mechanical Engineers,U.S. Print proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2019
Book SynopsisA printed collection of 142 full-length, peer-reviewed technical papers. Topics include Conjugate Heat Transfer; Numerical Internal Cooling; Numerical Film Cooling; General Experimental Heat Transfer; Experimental Internal Cooling; Multiphysics Modeling and Optimization; and Internal Air Systems and Seals (With Turbomachinery).
£453.15
American Society of Mechanical Engineers,U.S. Print proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2019
Book SynopsisA printed collection of 68 full-length, peer-reviewed technical papers. Topics include Ceramics; Controls, Diagnostics, and Instrumentation; Education; and Manufacturing Materials and Metallurgy.
£231.80
American Society of Mechanical Engineers,U.S. Print proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2019
Book SynopsisA printed collection of 57 full-length, peer-reviewed technical papers. Topics include Microturbines, Turbochargers, and Small Turbomachines; and Steam Turbines.
£221.35
Halsgrove Steam Across The Highlands
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£17.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Direct Solar Energy
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£177.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Solar Energy Applications Bioconversion and
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£184.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Indirect Solar Geothermal Nuclear Energy
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£177.59
Cambridge University Press Electrified Aircraft Propulsion
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.
£80.74
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC StressFree Engine Maintenance
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
£17.00
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Modern Engineering for Design of
Book SynopsisFrom the component design, to the subsystem design, to the engine systems design, engine development and flight-vehicle application, this how-to text bridges the gap between basic physical and design principles and actual rocket-engine design as it's done in industry. More than 470 illustrations and tables should make this book a must-read for advanced students and engineers active in all phases of engine systems design, development and application in industry and in government agencies.
£101.65
Nova Science Publishers Inc Gas Closed System Cycles
Book SynopsisHeat engines that use gases as the working fluid in a closed system model were discussed in this book. Otto cycle, Diesel, Miller, and Dual cycle are internal combustion engines. Stirling cycle is an external combustion engine. The Otto cycle is a spark-ignition reciprocating engine made of an isentropic compression process, a constant volume combustion process, an isentropic expansion process, and a constant volume cooling process. The thermal efficiency of the Otto cycle depends on its compression ratio. The compression ratio is defined as r=Vmax/Vmin. The Otto cycle efficiency is limited by the compression ratio because of the engine knock problem. The Diesel cycle is a compression-ignition reciprocating engine made of an isentropic compression process, a constant pressure combustion process, an isentropic expansion process, and a constant volume cooling process. The thermal efficiency of the Otto cycle depends on its compression ratio and cut-off ratio. The compression ratio is defined as r=Vmax/Vmin. The cut-off ratio is defined as rcutoff=Vcombustion off/Vmin. The Dual cycle involves two heat addition processes, one at constant volume and one at constant pressure. It behaves more like an actual cycle than either Otto or Diesel cycle. The Lenoir cycle was the first commercially successful internal combustion engine. The Stirling cycle and Wicks cycle are attempt to achieve the Carnot efficiency. The Miller cycle uses variable valve timing for compression ratio control to improve the performance of internal combustion engines.
£39.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Energy: Modern Energy Storage, Conversion &
Book SynopsisOne of the greatest challenges of mankind today is that the world population and the world''s energy consumption are increasing continuously. The majority of our power production derives from the combustion of fossil fuels, including coal, with additional significant contributions from hydroelectric and nuclear energy conversion. All of these energy conversion methods create different types of pollution. Fossil fuels are a finite resource of solar energy stored in floral and faunal fossils over many millions of years. The ever increasing demand for this finite and dwindling resource has the potential to significantly increase the cost of these resources. Additionally, an undesirable consequence of the thermo-chemical conversion of fossil fuels by combustion is environmental contamination. The reaction products from combustion can be harmful to the environment and us humans on a local scale, and may contribute to global climatic changes. Fossil fuel resources are unevenly distributed over the globe, leading to geopolitical unrest as a result of the competition for resource access. Clearly, the energy demands of our society need to be satisfied in a more appropriate, sustainable, and efficient way. Beyond the production and clean conversion of energy with low emissions, the storage and transmission of energy have to be solved sustainably. Nanowires made from carbon fibres have been proposed as modern transmission lines with the potential to significantly reduce the losses inside the distribution networks. Other smart materials developments can result in cleaner energy conversion for our society. This work builds on the pioneer work performed by Nobel Prize winner Richard Smalley, taking his vision of clean energy transmission through carbon structures into the second decade of the 21st century.
£159.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Coal-Fueled Electricity Generation: Fleet
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.
£126.74
Fonthill Media Ltd Sunbeam Aero Engines
Book SynopsisThe first great British aircraft engine manufacturer, the Sunbeam Motor Car Company turned to the sunrise industry of aviation in 1912, and was among the first to buy an aircraft to test their engines, flown by a full-time test pilot, the famous Jack Alcock. Through the First World War Sunbeam was a vital supplier, of both engines and aircraft, particularly to the Royal Naval Air Service. Consistently Sunbeams were the most powerful British engines available, and they were fitted to the first aircraft to torpedo an enemy ship, the only aircraft to fly at the Battle of Jutland, and the first seaplanes to operate in the heart of Africa. After the War they powered the greatest of British Airships the R.34, the first aircraft to fly the Atlantic east to west, and the first to make the double crossing, and the R.33, the British dirigible with the highest flying hours. As Sunbeam reverted to car manufacture their aero engines were fitted to a succession of land speed record-breaking cars, including the first to exceed 150 mph and the first to exceed 200 mph, ironically, faster than any Sunbeam-powered aircraft.
£22.80
New Age International (UK) Ltd Turbomachinery
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£38.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Miniature Railways
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
£8.54
Crecy Publishing Northern Rail Steam
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.
£19.12
Crecy Publishing Enginemen Elite
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.
£8.54
The History Press Ltd The Last Ten Years: Colour Photographs of the End
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.
£22.50
ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Internal Combustion Engine Bearings Lubrication
Book SynopsisThis Series provides the necessary elements to the development and validation of numerical prediction models for hydrodynamic bearings. This book with the specific case of internal combustion engine (ICE) journal bearing lubrication. Many examples, relating to various types of ICE, are presented.Table of ContentsPREFACE ix NOMENCLATURE xi CHAPTER 1. KINEMATICS AND DYNAMICS OF CRANK SHAFT–CONNECTING ROD–PISTON LINKAGE 1 1.1. Kinematic model of crank shaft–connecting rod–piston linkage 2 1.1.1. Model description 2 1.1.2. Expressions of angular velocities 5 1.1.3. Expressions of velocity for points A, G2 and B 5 1.1.4. Expressions of connecting rod angular acceleration and points G2 and B accelerations 7 1.2. Efforts in the links between the crank shaft, the connecting rod and the piston 8 1.2.1. Hypothesis and data 8 1.2.2. Dynamics equations for the piston 9 1.2.3. Dynamics equations for the axis 9 1.2.4. Dynamics equations for the connecting rod 10 1.2.5. Dynamics equations for the crank shaft 11 1.2.6. Efforts for frictionless links 12 1.3. Load diagram correction in the case of large deformations 13 1.3.1. Kinematics of crank shaft–connecting rod–piston system with mobility 14 1.3.2. Dynamics of crank shaft–connecting rod–piston system with mobility 20 1.4. Examples of link efforts between the elements of crank shaft–connecting rod–piston system 23 1.4.1. Data 23 1.4.2. Load diagrams for the connecting rod big end bearing 24 1.4.3. Load diagrams for a connecting rod small end bearing 26 1.4.4. Load diagrams for a crank shaft main bearing 27 1.4.5. Engine torque 28 1.5. Bibliography 29 CHAPTER 2. THE CRANK SHAFT–CONNECTING ROD LINK 31 2.1. Geometrical and mechanical characteristics of the connecting rod big end bearing 31 2.2. Lubricant supply 33 2.3. Correction of the load diagram in the case of large deformations 34 2.4. Multibody models 38 2.4.1. Interfaces and interactions: main assumptions 39 2.4.2. Equations of unilateral contact with friction and equilibrium equations 41 2.4.3. Compliance matrices 42 2.4.4. Finite element modeling of the contact in the joint plane 46 2.4.5. Modelization of the contact between the housing and the shells 65 2.5. Case of V engines 72 2.6. Examples of connecting rod big end bearing computations 79 2.6.1. Presentation of connecting rods and corresponding load diagrams 80 2.6.2. Geometry and lubricant data 84 2.6.3. Analysis of some isothermal results 85 2.6.4. Influence of mesh downsizing 96 2.6.5. Search of potential damage zones due to cavitation 98 2.6.6. Examples taking into consideration thermoelastohydrodynamic effects 100 2.7. Bibliography 118 CHAPTER 3. THE CONNECTING ROD–PISTON LINK 123 3.1. Geometrical particularities and mechanics of connecting rod–piston link 123 3.2. Lubricant supply 125 3.3. Example of computation for a connecting rod small end bearing with the axis embedded into the piston 127 3.4. Complete model of the connecting rod–piston link 133 3.4.1. Equations 134 3.4.2. Integration of dynamics equation 137 3.4.3. Piston structural model 139 3.4.4. Example: the piston–axis–connecting rod small end link for a Formula 1 engine 142 3.5. Bibliography 158 CHAPTER 4. THE ENGINE BLOCK–CRANK SHAFT LINK 161 4.1. Geometrical and mechanical particularities of the engine block – crank shaft link 161 4.2. Lubricant supply 162 4.3. Calculus of an isolated crank shaft bearing 163 4.4. Complete model of the engine block – crank shaft link 170 4.4.1. Model presentation 171 4.4.2. Expression of the elastic deformations 173 4.4.3. Expression of the film thickness 175 4.4.4. Equation system 175 4.4.5. Resolution method 178 4.4.6. Examples 180 4.5. Bibliography 196 CHAPTER 5. INFLUENCE OF INPUT PARAMETERS AND OPTIMIZATION 197 5.1. Design of experiments method 197 5.2. Identification of the input parameters: example 201 5.3. Multiobjective optimization 202 5.4. Optimization of a connecting rod big end bearing: example 204 5.4.1. Viscosity factors 208 5.4.2. Radial clearance factor 209 5.4.3. Radial shape defect 209 5.4.4. Axial shape defect 210 5.4.5. Shell bore relief factors 210 5.4.6. Supply pressure and temperature 210 5.4.7. Power loss 211 5.4.8. Contact pressure velocity factor 211 5.4.9. Severity criterion based on the minimum film thickness 212 5.4.10. Leakage 213 5.4.11. Global functioning temperature 214 5.4.12. Bearing optimization method 214 5.5. Bibliography 221 INDEX 223
£132.00
