This book introduces the science and technology of materials in automotiveengines. It focuses on reciprocating engines with particular emphasis on theircharacte... » 

This book introduces the science and technology of materials in automotiveengines. It focuses on reciprocating engines with particular emphasis on theircharacteristics and the materials used in their construction. The bookconsiders the engine in terms of each specific part the piston cylindercamshaft valves crankshaft connecting rod and catalytic converter. It coversthe metallurgy surface modification wear resistance and chemical compositionof the materials considered and includes supplementary notes that support thetext. The book will be essential reading for engineers and designers of enginesas well as students in the fields of combustion engineering machine designand materials science. «