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The Internal Combustion Engine—An Introduction Read chapter Read first chapter

2016 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

16. Cranktrain (Crankshafts, Connecting Rods, and Flywheel)

Authors : Kevin Hoag, Brian Dondlinger

Published in: Vehicular Engine Design

Publisher: Springer Vienna

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Abstract

The Cranktrain is at the heart of the reciprocating piston engine, and its purpose is to translate the linear motion of the pistons into rotary motion for the purpose of extracting useful work. The cranktrain is typically composed of connecting rods, the crankshaft, and a flywheel or power takeoff device.

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Metadata
Title
Cranktrain (Crankshafts, Connecting Rods, and Flywheel)
Authors
Kevin Hoag
Brian Dondlinger
Copyright Year
2016
Publisher
Springer Vienna
Book
Vehicular Engine Design

Print ISBN: 978-3-7091-1858-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-7091-1859-7

Copyright Year: 2016

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-1859-7_16

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