Engine & Tractor Power, 4th Edition

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Citation:   Chapter 1 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24129)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Objectives of Mechanization, Development of the Tractor, Types of Tractors, Fuels for Tractors, Tractors of the Future
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CHAPTER 2 BASIC THERMODYNAMICS OF ENGINES
Citation:   Chapter 2 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24137)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Basic Quantities and Units of Thermodynamics, Ideal Gas Law, First Law Considerations, Pressure Changes in a Polytropic Process, Temperature Changes in a Polytropic Process, Compression Ratios and Displacement Volume, The Theoretical Otto Cycle, The Theoretical Diesel Cycle, Comparison of Otto and Diesel Cycle Efficiencies, The Dual Cycle
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CHAPTER 3 Engine components
Citation:   Chapter 3 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24138)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Cylinder Block, The Cylinder Head, Valve Train, Piston and Connecting Rod Assemblies, Crankshafts, Flywheels, and Balancers, Bearings
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CHAPTER 4 Practical Engine Cycles and Timing
Citation:   Chapter 4 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24139)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Four-Stroke-Cycle Engines, Two-Stroke-Cycle Engines
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CHAPTER 5 Power Efficiencies and Measurement
Citation:   Chapter 5 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24140)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Torque and Power, Power Adjectives, Mean Effective Pressures, Power Efficiencies, Specific Fuel Consumption, Volumetric Efficiency, Engine Governors and Governed Engine Performance, Engine Performance Simulator, Dynamometers for Measuring Engine Power, Standardized Tractor Tests
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CHAPTER 6 Fuels and Combustion
Citation:   Chapter 6 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24141)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Crude Oil and Refining, Combustion and Exhaust Emissions, Fuel Property Measurements, Specific Gravity of Fuels, Heating Value of Fuels, Fuel Volatility and Flash Point, Fuel Viscosity, Cloud and Pour Points, Fuel Impurities127, Octane Rating and Engine Knock, Cetane Rating, Fuel Additives, Alternative Fuels, Fuel Storage
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CHAPTER 7 Electrical Systems
Citation:   Chapter 7 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24142)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Electrical Fundamentals, Fundamentals of Semiconductors, Diodes, Transistors, Magnetism, Electromagnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, Storage Batteries, Charging Circuits, Charging with Generators, Charging with Alternators, Starter Systems, Accessory Circuits, Controller Area Networks
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CHAPTER 8 Ignition Circuits
Citation:   Chapter 8 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24143)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Mutual Induction, Kettering Ignition Systems, Transistor-Assisted Kettering Ignition Systems, Inductive-Type Electronic Ignition Systems, Integrated Electronic Ignition Systems, Magneto Ignition Systems, Capacitive-Discharge Ignition Systems, Battery-Powered Systems, Capacitive-Discharge Systems for Small Engines, Spark Plugs, Microprocessor Control in Automotive Vehicles
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CHAPTER 9 Fuel Systems and Carburetion
Citation:   Chapter 9 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24144)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Fuel Tanks, Pumps, and Filters, Mixture Requirements of a Spark-Ignition Engine, Principles of a Simple Float-Type Carburetor, Carburetor Draft, Carburetors for Multicylinder Engines, Manifold Heat, Carburetors for Small Engines, Fuel Injection Systems for Spark-Ignition Engines, Fuel Systems for Liquefied Petroleum Gas
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CHAPTER 10 Diesel Engines
Citation:   Chapter 10 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24131)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Comparison of Diesel and Gasoline Engines, Combustion Chamber Designs, Conventional Fuel Systems for Diesel Engines, In-Line Injection Pumps, Distributing Injection Pumps, Fuel-Injection Nozzles, Unit Injectors, Electronic Fuel Injection Systems, Bleeding Injection Systems, Timing Fuel Injections, Diesel Combustion and Smoke, Starting Diesel Engines
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CHAPTER 11 Intake and Exhaust Systems
Citation:   Chapter 11 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24130)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Air Cleaners, Manifolds, Mufflers, Supercharging an Engine with Air, Turbochargers, Aftercoolers, Engine Families, Air Pressure and Flow in a Turbocharged Engine, Altitude Compensators
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CHAPTER 12 Cooling Systems
Citation:   Chapter 12 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24132)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Heat Transfer in an Engine, Air Cooling, Water Cooling by Thermosiphon, Water Pumps and Fans, Radiators, Temperature Control, Coolants, Cooling System Maintenance, Ceramic Engines
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CHAPTER 13Lubricants and Lubricating Systems
Citation:   Chapter 13 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24133)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Theory of Lubrication, Types of Lubricating Oils, Lubrication with Grease, Viscosity of Motor Oils, Oil Additives, Service Classification for Motor Oils, Engine Lubrication Systems, Oil Coolers, Lubrication of Power Transmission Systems, Maintenance of Lubricating Systems, Synthetic and Low-Friction Motor Oils
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CHAPTER 14 hydraulic Systems and hitches
Citation:   Chapter 14 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24134)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Basic Principles, Standard Symbols, Hydraulic Pumps, Hydraulic Valves, Hydraulic Actuators, Hydraulic Accumulators, Filters, Reservoirs, and Coolers, Hydraulic Lines, Hydraulic Fluids, Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Hitches, A Complete Tractor Hydraulic System, Hydraulic System Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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CHAPTER 15 Power Trains
Citation:   Chapter 15 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24135)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Clutches and Brakes, Basic Principles of Transmissions, Theory and Types of Transmissions, Manual Shift Transmissions, Synchromesh Transmissions, Power Shift Transmissions, Continuously-Variable Transmission, Hybrid Transmissions, Hydrokinetic Transmissions, Front Wheel Assists, Steering Drives for Rubber-Tracked Tractors, Differentials, Final Drives, Power Take-Off Drives
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CHAPTER 16 Weight, Transfer, Traction, and Safety
Citation:   Chapter 16 in Engine and Tractor Power, 4th edition. St. Joseph, Michigan: ASAE.  (doi: 10.13031/2013.24136)
Authors:   Carroll E. Goering and Alan C. Hansen
Keywords:   Moments and Center of Gravity, Weight Transfer, Tractor Tires, Basic Concepts of Traction, Predicting Tractive Performance, Ballasting for Traction, Traction Prediction Spreadsheet, Spreadsheet for a Tractor-Implement Combination, Limits to Performance, Sideways Overturns, Tractor Safety
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