| Description |
xii, 563 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Series |
Knovel Library
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| Contents |
Introduction to opposed piston engines -- History of opposed piston engines -- Aeronautical opposed piston engines -- Automotive opposed piston engines -- Military opposed piston engines -- Marines opposed piston engines -- Auxiliary power opposed piston engines -- Unusual opposed piston engines -- Opposed piston research, concepts and prototypes -- Opposed piston applications and the future |
| Summary |
This book explores the opposed piston (OP) engine, a model of power and simplicity, and provides the first comprehensive description of most opposed piston (OP) engines from 1887 to 2006. Design and performance details of the major types of OP engines in stationary, ground, marine, and aviation applications are explored and their evolution traced |
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Using material from historic and unpublished internal research reports, the authors present the rationale for OP engines, their diverse architecture, detailed design aspects, performance data, manufacturing details, and leading engineers and applications. Comparisons to four-stroke and competitor engines are made, supporting the case for reconsidering OP engines for certain applications |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Mode of access: World Wide Web |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Opposed piston engines.
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| Author |
Flint, Martin.
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| LC no. |
2009035632 |
| ISBN |
0768018005 |
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9780768018004 |
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