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Summary: combustion engine
Review: i need some informations about the internal-combustion engine in theory and practice
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Summary: Excellent for the pro's
Review: If you are a engineer looking for a book of formula's...this is your book. However it does little to explain things (such as the how's and why's)...you really must have a backround in mechanical or automotive engineering to understand things. By no means is this a beginners book, far to advanced in theory and mathmatics.I give it 4 stars because I know once I understand the complexity of the subject it will be a useful book...but its not a great teacher.
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Summary: A Classic and Thorough Book - Only Somewhat Dated
Review: This is an excellent book - and one of the clasics on the subject of IC Engine Engineering. It's a good anchor for the student new to the subject - as most of the basic theory can't really change. Having said that, it doesn't go far enough with practical simulation methods, which have become much easier to apply as computers have matured. And there is - as always in typical engineering texts - not much to use in terms of practical design. But then - such a book would be much longer. And - because engine control capability has improved so much in the last 15 years, as has knowledge of pollutant formation and control - this book simply does not have much of use (other than as an introuction) to those areas. That's why I gave it 4 stars, not 5. Still a good read for the engineer.
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