The sequence of events from surveys of competitors, products and market requirements to production is examined. Areas are highlighted where digital computer techniques can be used to improve and speed up the design of small high speed diesel engines in a highly competitive market.
One of the basic problems is that in order to meet customer installation requirements the engines must be contained within a given envelope.
Some design problems are examined in detail and sample results of computer analysis are shown. Consideration is also given to events which assist the design process, and the programming techniques which make it easier for the designer to utilize digital computers.
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