LCCN2006-049659
SynopsisExplores the challenges of improving diesel engine emissions, diesel efficiency ,and public perception of the diesel engine. It contains more than 600 pages and is illustrated with more than 560 figures and 80 tables. The 23 chapters are separated into the following main sections: Diesel Engine Basics, Diesel Emissions , Diesel Fuels, Emission Control through Engine Design, Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment., This book will assist readers in meeting today's tough challenges of improving diesel engine emissions, diesel efficiency, and public perception of the diesel engine. It can be used as an introductory text, while at the same time providing practical information that will be useful for experienced readers. This comprehensive book is well illustrated with more than 560 figures and 80 tables. Each main section is broken down into chapters that offer more specific and extensive information on current issues, as well as answers to technical questions.