18 articles on "combustion"

Why Select Two Strokes

In our previous publication, we touched on the subjectof 2-stroke diesel engines. http://www.free-engineering.com/fwezine26.htm.Today, we ask why we choose to use 2-strokes? As you might remember, for a 2-stroke engine, the piston has to move up, an...

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Why Select Two Strokes

When it comes to the debate of selecting between two-stroke and four-stroke engines, depending on the type of machinery you use, selecting can be an important decision. However, over time selecting the right one has become easier due to the ample ben...

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The Two-Stroke Model Airplane Engine

The two-stroke model airplane engine is a simple and elegant concept. The majority of these are not gasoline, but “glow” or “nitro” engines. These names are due to the fuel and combustion methods. The fuel itself contains methanol, nitro met...

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The Two-Stroke Model Airplane Engine

Model airplanes are a fascinating hobby that has been enjoyed by both adults and children for generations. These model planes are created in different sizes, shapes and have different engines. Among the different types of aircraft engines, the two-st...

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Inside Knowledge About Diesel Engines

One of the most reliable internal combustion engines around is the diesel engine. In many industrial installations, diesel engines are used as prime movers for the generation of electricity and for emergency air compressors.It's true that they ...

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Carbon Monoxide Can Be DeadlyEarly Detection Monitors Make It Easy to Protect Your Family

If you burn gas, kerosene, or wood in your home to produce heat for cooking or warmth, you need to monitor the level of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless and can easily build up to dangerous levels. Ordinary carbon monoxide detectors don&a...

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Carbon Monoxide Can Be DeadlyEarly Detection Monitors Make It Easy to Protect Your Family

Carbon monoxide is a hazardous gas that can result in severe health issues or even death when inhaled in high concentrations. This poisonous gas is typically released from appliances, machines, or devices that use combustion to generate heat or energ...

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Inside Knowledge About Diesel Engines

Diesel engines have been used for transportation and industry for over a century. These engines were first developed by Rudolf Diesel in the late 1890s and have become the backbone of commercial transportation since then. In the modern world, diesel ...

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What Do You Mean by Four Stroke

What is a 4-stroke diesel engine?As the name suggests, these engines work on reciprocating actions of pistons. One stroke means one linear motion of the piston in one direction. When the piston moves in the opposite direction, that is counted as ano...

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Ways To Heat Your Water

Ways To Heat Your Water by: John Thomson Water heating options Where you live, as well as the life style you lead, the number of people in your household, and where you’ll put the water heating system, you’ll need to factor these realities i...

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