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The Diesel Cycle

The Diesel Cycle. Joe Samson. Objective To provide a basic understanding of what the diesel cycle is and how it works. References http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~bsapplec/diesel3.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_cycle http://auto.howstuffworks.com/diesel1.htm. Background Info.

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The Diesel Cycle

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  1. The Diesel Cycle Joe Samson Objective To provide a basic understanding of what the diesel cycle is and how it works References http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~bsapplec/diesel3.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_cycle http://auto.howstuffworks.com/diesel1.htm

  2. Background Info • Designed by Rudolf Diesel • Developed in 1890’s to improve engine efficiency • Gasoline engines were inefficient • Wide variety of uses and power

  3. Fuel: Diesel Temperature and pressure cause fuel to ignite Fuel and air are drawn in separately Provides more low end torque Better fuel economy Fuel: Gasoline Spark causes ignition Mixture of fuel and air is drawn in together Higher acceleration rates, generally higher horsepower Diesel VS Traditional

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