Engineers and technical experts association SAE International, US, has announced a new book that delves into engine failures and what causes them. ‘Engine Failure Analysis: Internal Combustion Engine Failures and Their Causes’ is a translation of a popular German reference work and sheds light on determining engine failure and remedies.
Authored by Ernst Greuter and Stefan Zima, the publication examines how engine components are designed and how they function, along with their physical and technical properties. The authors present a selection of engine failures, investigate and evaluate why they failed, and provide guidance on how to prevent such failures. A large range of possible engine failures is presented in a comprehensive, readily understandable manner, free of manufacturer bias. The scope of engines covered includes general-purpose engines found in heavy commercial vehicles, railway locomotives and vehicles, electrical generators, prime movers, and marine engines. Such engines are technical precursors to automotive engines.
This book is projected to be ideal for those who deal with engine failures - those who work in repair shops, shipyards, engineering consultancies, insurance companies and technical oversight organisations, as well as R&D departments at engine and component manufacturers. Researchers, academics, and students will learn how even the theoretically impossible can happen.
