12 articles on "piston"

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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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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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 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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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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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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Just the Right Timing

How does the engine know when to spray fuel, let in air, compressthe air, and exhaust the spent combustion product?Obviously, there must be a certain timing for these processes tofollow in order for the diesel engine to work.If the fuel were to be i...

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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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