Title An introduction to thermodynamic cycle simulations for internal combustion engines / Jerald A Caton

Published Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley, [2015]

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Description 1 online resource Contents Title page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Preface -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Reasons for Studying Engines -- 1.2 Engine Types and Operation -- 1.3 Reasons for Cycle Simulations -- 1.4 Brief Comments on the History of Simulations -- 1.5 Overview of Book Content -- Notes -- References -- 2 Overview of Engines and Their Operation -- 2.1 Goals of Engine Designs -- 2.2 Engine Classifications by Applications -- 2.3 Engine Characteristics -- 2.4 Basic Engine Components -- 2.5 Engine Operating Cycles -- 2.6 Performance Parameters -- 2.7 Summary -- Notes 4.4 Equilibrium Composition4.5 Determinations of the Thermodynamic Properties -- 4.6 Results for the Thermodynamic Properties -- 4.7 Summary -- Notes -- References -- 5 Thermodynamic Formulations -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Approximations and Assumptions -- 5.3 Formulations -- 5.4 Comments on the Three Formulations -- 5.5 Summary -- Notes -- References -- 6 Items and Procedures for Solutions -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Items Needed to Solve the Energy Equations -- 6.3 Numerical Solution -- 6.4 Summary -- Notes -- References -- 7 Basic Results 7.1 Introduction7.2 Engine Specifications and Operating Conditions -- 7.3 Results and Discussion -- 7.4 Summary and Conclusions -- Note -- References -- 8 Performance Results -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Engine and Operating Conditions -- 8.3 Performance Results (Part I)-Functions of Load and Speed -- 8.4 Performance Results (Part II)-Functions of Operating/Design Parameters -- 8.5 Summary and Conclusions -- References -- 9 Second Law Results -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Exergy -- 9.3 Previous Literature -- 9.4 Formulation of Second Law Analyses 9.5 Results from the Second Law Analyses9.6 Summary and Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- 10 Other Engine Combustion Processes -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Diesel Engine Combustion -- 10.3 Best Features from SI and CI Engines -- 10.4 Other Combustion Processes -- 10.5 Challenges of Alternative Combustion Processes -- 10.6 Applications of the Simulations for Other Combustion Processes -- 10.7 Summary -- Note -- References -- 11 Case Studies: Introduction -- 11.1 Case Studies -- 11.2 Common Elements of the Case Studies Summary This book provides an introduction to basic thermodynamic engine cycle simulations, and provides a substantial set of results. Key features includes comprehensive and detailed documentation of the mathematical foundations and solutions required for thermodynamic engine cycle simulations. The book includes a thorough presentation of results based on the second law of thermodynamics as well as results for advanced, high efficiency engines. Case studies that illustrate the use of engine cycle simulations are also provided Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher Subject Internal combustion engines -- Thermodynamics -- Computer simulation Internal combustion engines -- Thermodynamics -- Mathematical models TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General) Form Electronic book LC no. 2015024509 ISBN 9781119037583 1119037581 9781119037590 9781119037576 111903759X 1119037573 1119037565 9781119037569

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