ABSTRACT
In the first eight chapters, considerable time was devoted to several significant engineering aspects of combustion and fuel science. Obviously, these topics relate to the general performance of any internal combustion engine. Even so, proper design and operation of spark-and compression-ignition engines cannot be based on combustion modeling and theoretical considerations alone. Much of what is known today concerning these devices has been developed by laboratory testing. Before turning to the fuel-engine energy characteristics of particular internal combustion (IC) engines in coming chapters, the general subject of engine testing will first be covered. In this chapter, therefore, useful definitions and standard engine testing terminology will be reviewed. Emphasis will be given to piston-cylinder devices.
