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Providing a comprehensive introduction to the basics of Internal Combustion Engines, this book is suitable forUndergraduate-level courses in mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering, and automobile engineering.Postgraduate-level courses (Thermal Engineering) in mechanical engineering.A.M.I.E. (Section B) courses in mechanical engineering.Competitive examinations, such as Civil Services, Engineering Services, GATE, etc.In addition, the book can be used for refresher courses for professionals in automobile industries. COVERAGE INCLUDES Analysis of processes (thermodynamic, combustion, fluid flow, heat transfer, friction and lubrication) relevant to design, performance, efficiency, fuel and emission requirements of internal combustion engines. Special topics such as reactive systems, unburned and burned mixture charts, fuel-line hydraulics, side thrust on the cylinder walls, etc. Modern developments such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic ignition systems, electronic indicators, exhaust emission requirements, etc. About the Author H. N. GUPTA is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) in 1977, M.Sc. Engineering (Heat Power) and B.Sc. Engineering (Mechanical) from the Banaras Hindu University in 1970 and 1968 respectively. His post-doctoral research at UMIST was on the problems of thermodynamics and gas dynamics of IC engines. Dr. Gupta with over 30 years of teaching experience has published several research papers in the field of IC engines. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India), a Chartered Engineer (India), Member of the Combustion Institute (Indian Section) and Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education. Table Of Contents Preface. 1. Materials Management. 2. Integrated Materials Management. 3. Classification and Codification of Materials. 4. Specifications in Materials Management. 5. Standardization and Variety Reduction. 6. Materials Planning. 7. Budgeting and Material Planning. 8. Stores and Store Keeping. 9. Storage Equipment. 10. Principles of Materials Handling. 11. Inventory Control. 12. Inventory Management Models. 13. Selective Inventory Control. 14. The Purchasing Cycle. 15. Principles of Purchasing. 16. The Nature of Purchasing Process and Vendor Rating. 17. Value Analysis. 18. Quality Control in Materials Management. 19. Make or Buy Decisions. 20. Buyer-Seller Relationship. 21. Negotiation. 22. Disposal of Surplus, Obsolete and Scrap. 23. Performance Appraisal of Materials Department. 24. Some Legal Aspects of Purchasing. 25. Case Studies and Solved Problems. References. Index.