Document Type: Textbook

From Preface: "The object of the present book, which is the first of two volumes on aircraft engines, is an endeavour to present the principles and results of relevant research work upon internal combustion engines, for the benefit of those entering or already engaged in aircraft engineering work. It is also written in order to fill a gap existing in aeronautical literature, between the more advanced specialist books on theory and design and the elementary descriptive ones on aircraft engines, maintenance, etc."

Contents include: I. Thermodynamics II. Real Conditions in Petrol Engines III. Petrol Engine Performance IV. The Combustion Process V. Aircraft Engine Fuels VI. Carburettors and Fuel Systems VII. Supercharging Aircraft Engines VIII. The Cooling of Aircraft Engines IX. Altitude Effect on Engine Power X. Petrol Engine Temperatures

Publication Data: New York

Other Remarks: On inside front cover, "Amos Edward Sheperd, Southington Conn."