The Science and Technology of Materials in Automotive Engines

Engines The reciprocating engine Four stroke engine Two stroke engine Diesel engine Advantages and disadvantages of reciprocating engines Engine components Trends in engine technology Cylinder Wear Resistance Compact graphite iron monolithic block Aluminum blocks Thermal distortion Heat discharge Improving engine compaction Chromium plating Ni-SiC composite plating Thermal spray The hyper eutectic Al-Si block Casting technologies Sand casting Lost foam process High-pressure die casting Gravity die casting Low-pressure die casting Squeeze die casting Deck structures The piston The use of Si Si crystal Piston design Heat treatment Age hardening Age softening Hardness measurement piston Powder metallurgical aluminum alloy Flaky graphite cast iron spherical graphite Rings Tensioning camsha The valve and valve seat Martensitic steel Austenitic steel Increasing wear resistance Stellite coating Lighter valves Titanium alloys Steel wires The crankshaft Rigidity Forging Deformation stress Recrystallization and recovery Hardening methods Carburizing Nitriding Carbonitriding Micro-alloyed steel The connecting rod The catalyst Three way catalyst Oxidation Deterioration of catalysts Honeycomb substrate On-board diagnosis Turbocharger International standards phase diagram cast iron