Engines: an introduction

Undergraduate student taking a course? - Graduate student preparing for the qualifiers? - Instructor looking for a concise summary of the material? - Working in industry and need to review the fundamentals? Signals and Systems Made Ridiculously Simple presents the core concepts and applications of signals processing and linear system theory in a clear and concise format. Each chapter provides carefully selected illustrations and examples to make learning or relearning the material as simple as possible. This book is designed to serve as both a study guide and reference book on this fundamental subject Preface; Acknowledgments; Dedication; 1. Thermodynamic considerations; 2. Breathing exercises; 3. Engine cooling; 4. Engine friction losses; 5. Flow in the cylinder; 6. Overall engine performance; 7. Design considerations; 8. The Stanford ESP