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    having a diesel engine in their car because it provides more horsepower compared to a standard fuel engine. It gives them the ability to tow things that are very heavy such as trailers and boats, and can be fuel-efficient as well. Here are a few things to consider that will keep your car’s diesel engine working great. Avoid Revving A Cold Engine Since diesel engines are powerful, you may be tempted to rev your engine to warm it up before heading out onto the road. Doing this when the engine is cold

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    The diesel (internal combustion) engine has been a major source of power for transportation vehicles and industrial uses. The Australian railways have utilised diesel engines for regional and freight purposes since the early 1950 's. Despite the extensive history of the diesel engine, the efficiency of the modern internal combustion process ranges between 35% - 42%.[1] The losses in energy arise from heat losses and mechanical losses as illustrated in Fig 1. Figure 1. Schematic of conventional

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    6 Sept. 2017 Diesel engines Essay Outline The power of the truck's’ engine is symbolic for the American Eagle screaming off of the tailpipe. The truck’s performance, with the way they were made and how they were modified by other people has improved throughout the history of the diesel engine. They have developed more power and more torque including better looks and sound. Throughout history of the automobile, engines have continued improving. Ford started out with an engine like the 6.4

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    Diesel engines began to be used in automobiles in the 1930s. They are used in many trucks, ships, buses and small passenger cars in Europe right now.[1] Many believe that diesel engine are heavier, noisier and generate black smock when running. However, diesel engine’s unique advantages can make them the engine of the future for vehicles. And with much more stringent standard to take effect in the future, diesel engine’s emissions and control technologies are still very much in the forefront. This

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    Engines run on petroleum. Petroleum is used in many products such as plastics, ink paint, shoe polish, nylons, roof shingles, novelty candy, cosmetics, candles, vaseline, bug biller, ammonia, tires, asphalt, crayons, paper, cups, and wax paper. Although petroleum may be useful in many applications, the best used for petroleum is diesel fuel for many reasons. One reason diesel fuel is the best and most efficient use for petroleum is that diesel fuel contains about 14% more energy by volume than

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    “Diesel engines, long reputed for being loud and dirty, are making waves in the U.S.,” says Alex Davies of Business Insider. With the never ending evolution of modern technology, the diesel engine has come a long way since its invention in the late 19th century. With new advancements in technology, the diesel engine is no longer loud and dirty as it was in the past. In fact, with modern advancements, diesel engines have come to possess many advantages over gasoline engines. Modern diesel engines

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    The Physics of a Diesel Engine Essay

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    of a Diesel Engine The world we live in is surrounded by diesel engines. They are on the freeways, railways, airways, and are one of the leading electricity producers in the world. They are also becoming more popular in automobiles. These engines are efficient and reliable and they are getting very sophisticated. However, the physics behind these engines has not changed. By way of definition, courtesy of Diesel Engine Engineering: [a] diesel engine is an internal combustion engine in which

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    REDUCTION OF EMISSIONS IN DIESEL ENGINES AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER IN GASOLINE ENGINES Uppu.Nagaraju1, M.V. Sirisha2 1M.Tech Student, 2 Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering DR.SAMUEL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MARKAPURAM-523316, PRAKASAM DIST, ANDHRA PRADESH ABSTRACT The main concern of today’s automobile industry is to reduce the amount of emissions (HC, CO, NOx) to meet stringent emission norms. These emission norms can be obtained by modification in in-cylinder

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    Diesel or gasoline; which is better for me? With today’s advances in technology and engineering, the decision is not as easy as one may think. There are several considerations to evaluate and weigh before making the decision to buy a diesel or gasoline powered vehicle. The following essay provides a short history of each while providing key facts to inform a prospective buyer which is better for him or her. History of the diesel and gasoline engine: The first diesel engine was invented by Rudolf

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    rule were diesel engines, which managed to combine better efficiency than many four-cylinder gas engines while providing very high torque number for better performance. The main drawback that diesel’s faced was due to their stigma of being dirty, as they emitted more greenhouse gases including nitrous and sulfur oxides. Coupled with the stricter emissions that many states began to implement, primarily overseen by the EPA, it became harder for car manufactures to certify diesel engines for emissions

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