2010, 130 pages,

Due to the ever increasing requirements to be met by gasoline and diesel engines in terms of CO2 reduction, emission behavior, weight, and service life, a comprehensive understanding of combustion engine components is essential today. It is no longer possible for a professional in automotive engineering to manage without the corresponding know-how, whether that is in the field of design, development, testing, or maintenance. This technical book provides in-depth answers to questions about design, production, and machining of cylinder components.

• Piston rings
• Piston pins and piston pin circlips
• Bearings
• Connecting rods
• Crankcase and cylinder liners

• Engineers involved in engine development and manufacturing
• Lecturers, teachers and students in the fields of mechanical engineering, engine technology and automotive engineering
• All those interested in engineering and technology