{"product_id":"9781860582035","title":"Tribological Analysis and Design of a Modern Automobile Cam and Follower","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Research Series (REP)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eTribological Analysis and Design of a Modern Automobile Cam and Follower\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGuangrui Zhu | Chris M Taylor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Tribology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn \u003ci\u003eEngineering Research Series\u003c\/i\u003e title.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis excellent and long awaited book is based upon extensive research carried out by the Institute of Tribology at the University of Leeds in the UK and the Ford Motor Company Ltd. It is concerned with both the theoretical and experimental study of the tribological performance of an automobile valve train, having an offset taper cam and a domed follower, incorporated with an hydraulic lash adjuster, with particular reference to the ZETA engine valve train.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA sophisticated theoretical model has been developed that predicts the tribological performance of the valve train, and also provides a useful tool for the consideration of the tribological design of valve trains. Additionally the model can estimate the instantaneous and average rotational frequency of the follower, and the performance of the hydraulic lash adjuster.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn order to validate the theoretical model, the experimental measurements have been correlated with the theoretical predictions that simulate the test conditions of the valve train. The agreement between the measurements and the predictions show that the model is very reliable. This gives readers great confidence in using the model when dealing with novel and alternative designs of the valve train.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCOMPLETE CONTENTS:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart One – Theoretical Formulation. Kinematics and dynamics of the cam and follow\u003c\/b\u003eer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHydraulic lash adjuster\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe maximum hertzian stresses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsperity interactions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe oil film thickness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFriction and power loss of the valve train\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe rotation of the follower\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe overall solution procedure and input\/output data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn example of the tribological analysis of a valve train.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two – Experimental Study. Test apparatus and the instrumentation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalibration of the instrumentation and commissioning tests\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTest procedure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eData processing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperimental results and discussions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three – Correlation of theory and experiments. Experimental evidences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTheoretical predictions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComparison of results and discussions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverall conclusions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Guangrui Zhu\u003c\/b\u003e gained his PhD on engine valve train tribology at the University of Leeds, UK in 1988. He has worked in an industry-based R\u0026amp;D environment since then. He has published numerous journal and conference papers on journal bearings, trust bearings, mechanical seals, and valve trains. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Chris Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e has researched in the area of lubrication for over 30 years, with engine tribology being a major theme in recent times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 August 2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781860582035\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310548807820,"sku":"9781860582035","price":210.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781860582035_8424212e-5088-4045-80de-551f3ca9fdf9.jpg?v=1780176082","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781860582035","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}