Internal Combustion Engines

  1. Engine Performance Analysis
    1. Performance Parameters
      1. Torque Characteristics
        1. Definition and Measurement
          1. Torque Curve Analysis
            1. Peak Torque Considerations
            2. Power Output
              1. Brake Horsepower Calculation
                1. Power Curve Characteristics
                  1. Power-to-Weight Ratio
                  2. Mean Effective Pressure
                    1. Brake Mean Effective Pressure
                      1. Indicated Mean Effective Pressure
                        1. Friction Mean Effective Pressure
                        2. Engine Speed Characteristics
                          1. Idle Speed Control
                            1. Operating Speed Range
                              1. Maximum Speed Limitations
                            2. Efficiency Analysis
                              1. Thermal Efficiency
                                1. Heat Input vs Work Output
                                  1. Factors Affecting Efficiency
                                    1. Comparison with Ideal Cycles
                                    2. Mechanical Efficiency
                                      1. Friction Loss Sources
                                        1. Bearing Losses
                                          1. Pumping Losses
                                          2. Volumetric Efficiency
                                            1. Breathing Capability
                                              1. Intake System Restrictions
                                                1. Valve Timing Effects
                                                2. Fuel Economy Metrics
                                                  1. Brake Specific Fuel Consumption
                                                    1. Miles per Gallon Calculations
                                                      1. Fuel Consumption Mapping
                                                    2. Performance Testing Methods
                                                      1. Dynamometer Testing
                                                        1. Engine Dynamometers
                                                          1. Water Brake Dynamometers
                                                            1. Eddy Current Dynamometers
                                                              1. AC Motor Dynamometers
                                                              2. Chassis Dynamometers
                                                                1. Road Load Simulation
                                                                  1. Inertia Compensation
                                                                2. Data Acquisition Systems
                                                                  1. Sensor Types and Placement
                                                                    1. Data Recording Methods
                                                                      1. Real-Time Analysis
                                                                      2. Cylinder Pressure Analysis
                                                                        1. Pressure Transducer Installation
                                                                          1. Pressure-Volume Diagram Generation
                                                                            1. Heat Release Analysis
                                                                          2. Performance Optimization
                                                                            1. Tuning Strategies
                                                                              1. Air-Fuel Ratio Optimization
                                                                                1. Ignition Timing Adjustment
                                                                                  1. Valve Timing Optimization
                                                                                  2. Modification Effects
                                                                                    1. Compression Ratio Changes
                                                                                      1. Camshaft Profile Selection
                                                                                        1. Intake and Exhaust Modifications

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                                                                                    6. Combustion and Emission Control