Science & Technology of Materials in Automotive Engines

This new book provides and introductory text on the science and technology of materials in automotive engines. It focuses on reciprocating engines, both four and two-stroke, with particular emphasis on their characteristics and the materials used in their construction. The books considers the engine in terms of each specific part: the piston, cylinder, camshaft valves, crankshaft, connecting rod and catalytic converter. It also covers the metallurgy, surface modification, wear resistance, and chemical composition of the materials considered and it will include supplementary notes that support the core text. The book will be essential reading for engineers and designers of engines, as well as lecturers and graduate students in the fields of combustion engineering, machine design, and materials science looking for a concise, expert analysis of automotive materials.