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The Engine Explained

The Engine Explained by: Kevin Schappell The engine is the heart of your car, but instead of pumping blood, the engine pumps air and fuel. The engines main function is to convert air and fuel into rotary motion so it can drive the wheels of the ...

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The Engine Explained

When we turn the ignition key of our car, we expect the engine to roar to life. We take for granted that the engine converts the fuel into motion, but how does that actually happen? In this article, we’ll explain how an internal combustion engine w...

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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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The Engine Explained

The engine is the heart of your car, but instead of pumping blood, the engine pumps air and fuel. The engines main function is to convert air and fuel into rotary motion so it can drive the wheels of the car. How does it do that ??.... Well lets star...

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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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The Engine Explained

The engine, also known as the motor or power plant, is the heart of any vehicle. It is the main component that converts fuel into motion, which propels the vehicle forward. Without an engine, a vehicle would not be able to move on its own. An engine...

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