9781333481933 - The Motor Car (Classic Reprint): A Practical Manual for the Use of Students and Motor Car Owners; With Notes on the Internal Combustion Engine and Its Fuel di Brewe... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tracks the development of the internal combustion engine from its humble beginnings to its widespread adoption and discusses the key mechanical and engineering principles upon which it operates. The author positions the subject within a historical context, examining the work of early inventors and engineers who shaped its development. The text also explores the theoretical foundations of engine mechanics, including combustion, thermodynamics, and the relationship between compression and thermal efficiency. The author argues that a high compression ratio is the key to improved efficiency and reduced fuel consumption. This book will be of great interest to those interested in the history of engineering, the nuts and bolts of engine mechanics, and the importance of improving efficiency in energy production. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.