Airplanes -- Motors -- Principles & Theory
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: There is no applicable sub-division in LOCSH.
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Dyke's Aircraft Engine Instructor, 1928, 1928
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 137, Call No.: TL 701 .D85 1928
Identifier: 20180005
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Textbook (Technical).
Authority: Author Expertise.
Purpose: Training & Education.Scope (from Introduction): "This book deals principally with aircraft gasoline engines and their accessories, such as carburetors, magnetos, starters, etc., the idea being to familiarize the student, the mechanic, and the public in general, who are mechanically inclined, with the construction and the principle of operation of the modern gasoline engine designed for aircraft...
Dates:
Copyright: 1928; Publication: 1928
Dyke's Aircraft Engine Instructor (Revised Edition with Additions), 1928, 1929
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 138, Call No.: TL 701 .D85 1929
Identifier: 20180006
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Textbook (Technical).
Authority: Author Expertise.
Purpose: Training & Education.Scope (from Introduction): "This book deals principally with aircraft gasoline engines and their accessories, such as carburetors, magnetos, starters, etc., the idea being to familiarize the student, the mechanic, and the public in general, who are mechanically inclined, with the construction and the principle of operation of the modern gasoline engine designed for aircraft...
Dates:
Copyright: 1928; Publication: 1929
Engine Dynamics and Crankshaft Design, 1925
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 097, Call No.: TL 701 .A5a
Identifier: 20061101
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference)
Purpose: Informational
Authority: Author ExpertiseSeries: First in the planned "Airplane Engine Design Series."Scope: Written by Glenn D. Angle, "Consulting Engineer; formerly In Charge of the Design of Airplane Engines for the United States Army Air Service with Freehand Illustrations by the Author." (from the Preface):
"The airplane engine has apparently received an equitable share of attention among technical...
Dates:
Copyright: 1925
Engine Dynamics and Crankshaft Design (First Edition), 1925
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 096, Call No.: TL 701 .A5
Identifier: 20180012
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference)
Purpose: Informational
Authority: Author ExpertiseSeries: First in the planned "Airplane Engine Design Series."Scope: Written by Glenn D. Angle, "Consulting Engineer; formerly In Charge of the Design of Airplane Engines for the United States Army Air Service." (from the Preface):
"The airplane engine has apparently received an equitable share of attention among technical writers when we consider the numerous other...
Dates:
Copyright: 1925
Facts about the Wright Turbo Compound, 1956-05
Item — Box 096, Folder: 001
Identifier: 20210012
Scope and Contents
Type: Technical Sales Brochure
From the Foreword:
The Turbo Compound introduced new concepts of engine economy and performance to the aircraft engine operator. Higher powers are now available without substantial change in cylinder working conditions. With the compound engine these powers have proved practical, and they are achieved with lower specific fuel consumption and without danger of detonation or increased cylinder stress. Furthermore, they are available without...
Dates:
Publication: 1956-05
"Inertia Forces in 8-Cylinder Engines" (Bulletin of the Airplane Engineering Department, U.S.A, Vol. I, No. 3), 1918-08
Item — Box MC-019-001, Folder: 001.A.003
Identifier: 20140703
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Technical Research Report
Authority: Government Military (authoritative reference)
Document Number: Bulletin of the Airplane Engineering Department, U.S.A. [United States Army], Vol. I, No. 3 (dated August 1918. This section on pages 78 through 88.Scope: Report by Research Department--Chief Engineer's Office. Intended for limited, controlled distribution (see General note on publication data).Contents: article includes "Comparison of Their Magnitude and...
Dates:
Publication: 1918-08
"Internal Stresses in Liberty 12-A" (Bulletin of the Experimental Department, Airplane Engineering Division, U.S.A, Vol. II, No. 1), 1918-10
Item — Box MC-019-001, Folder: 001.A.005
Identifier: 20140705
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Technical Research Report
Authority: Government Military (authoritative reference)
Document Number: Bulletin of the Experimental Department, Airplane Engineering Division, U.S.A. [United States Army], Vol. II, No. 1 (dated October 1918). This section on pages 66 through 82.Scope: By Final Design Section. Intended for limited, controlled distribution (see General note on publication data).Contents: article includes "Analysis of Gas and Dynamic Loadings...
Dates:
Publication: 1918-10
Principles and Problems of Aircraft Engines, 1931, 1931
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 086, Call No.: TL 701 .F3 1931
Identifier: 20180002
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).
Purpose: Informational.
Authority: Author Expertise.
Scope: TBD
Contents: TBD
Dates:
Copyright: 1931; Publication: 1931
Sub-series I.B: Aircraft Engine (Motor) RDT&E
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Includes RDT&E for commercial, military and general aviation aircraft and aircraft engines (motors). Includes basic aerodynamic and aviation materials research.
Dates:
1911 - 2013
Superchargers for Aviation, 1940, 1942
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 098, Call No.: TL 702 .S8 M6
Identifier: 20180017
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).
Purpose: Informational.
Authority: Author Expertise.Scope: Technical monograph written for a knowledgable audience by Dr. Sanford A. Moss ("Consulting Engineer, General Electric Co."), a foremost expert on aeroplane engine superchargers.From the Foreword: "Supercharging has such an important place with the modern internal combustion engine that the publication of the present book seems most timely. The material originally...
Dates:
Copyright: 1940; Publication: 1942