This textbook was prepared primarily for use in the course "Internal Combustion Engines" given to the midshipmen during their first class year at the U. S. Naval Academy. The purpose of the text is to present the basic theory, fundamental principles, and performance characteristics of the three major categories of int.emal combust.ion engines, i.e. the park ignition engine, the compression ignition engine, and the gas turbine.

This textbook was prepared primarily for use in the course "Internal Combustion Engines" given to the midshipmen during their first class year at the U. S. Naval Academy. The purpose of the text is to present the basic theory, fundamental principles, and performance characteristics of the three major categories of int.emal combust.ion engines, i.e. the ,park ignition engine, the compression ignition engine, and the gas turbine.