Engine testing theory and practice third edition

Total rating for all reviews. Content is written in a good technical niveau, easy to read, easy to understand. Resources Textbook Support for Instructors. Free Global Shipping. Description This book brings together the large and scattered body of information on the theory and practice of engine testing, to which any engineer responsible for work of this kind must have access. Engine testing is a fundamental part of development of new engine and powertrain systems, as well as of the modification of existing systems.

It forms a significant part of the practical work of many automotive and mechanical engineers, in the auto manufacturing companies, their suppliers suppliers, specialist engineering services organisations, the motor sport sector, hybrid vehicles and tuning sector. The eclectic nature of engine, powertrain, chassis and whole vehicle testing makes this comprehensive book a true must-have reference for those in the automotive industry as well as more advanced students of automotive engineering.

Martyr, M. Plint brings the large and scattered body of information on the theory and practice of engine testing, to which any mechanical, automobile engineer responsible for work of this kind. Engine testing is a fundamental part of development of new engine and power train systems, as well as of the modification of existing systems.

It forms a significant part of the practical work of many automotive and mechanical engineers, in the auto manufacturing companies, their suppliers, specialist engineering services organisations, the motor sport sector, hybrid vehicles and tuning sector. This comprehensive book a true must-have reference for engineers in the automotive industry as well as for students of automotive engineering. Test facility specification, system integration and project organization 2.

The test cell as a thermodynamic system 3. Vibration and noise 4. Test cell and control room design: an overall view 5. Ventilation and air conditioning 6.

Test cell cooling water and exhaust gas systems 7. Fuel and oil storage, supply and treatment 8. Dynamo-meters and the measurement of torque 9. Coupling the engine to the dynamo-meter Electrical design considerations