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Line 2: − − ==Working cycle== − The diesel engine is a compression-ignition engine. Unlike a [[gasoline]] engine, it does not require an electric spark to ignite the fuel. The high temperature needed to ignite the fuel is obtained purely by compression of air in the engine cylinders. Because of its high compression ratio, the diesel engine has a higher thermal efficiency than a gasoline engine. − − ==Uses== − Diesel engines are widely used throughout the world to power electrical [[generator]]s, [[ship]]s, [[submarine]]s, railroad [[locomotive]]s, [[truck]]s, [[bus]]es, construction machinery and [[automobile]]s. They have been used to power [[aircraft]], notably [[airship]]s, but for fixed wing aircraft, they have been supplanted by jet engines. Line 21:
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Rudolph Diesel fell from a cross-channel ferry in 1913 and drowned. The circumstances of his death are unknown but theories include suicide and murder.<ref>[http://www.newhistorian.com/the-mysterious-death-of-rudolf-diesel/4932/ The mysterious death of Rudolf Diesel]</ref>
Rudolph Diesel fell from a cross-channel ferry in 1913 and drowned. The circumstances of his death are unknown but theories include suicide and murder.<ref>[http://www.newhistorian.com/the-mysterious-death-of-rudolf-diesel/4932/ The mysterious death of Rudolf Diesel]</ref>
==Similar engines==
==Similar engines==
<ref>[https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?II=20&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=18920512&CC=CA&NR=38934A&KC=A# Akroyd & Binney patent CA38934]</ref>
<ref>[https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?II=20&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=18920512&CC=CA&NR=38934A&KC=A# Akroyd & Binney patent CA38934]</ref>
The Hot bulb engine has a lower compression ratio than a Diesel engine and the hot bulb, in which the fuel is vaporized, has to be heated by a blowlamp before the engine can be started.
The Hot bulb engine has a lower compression ratio than a Diesel engine and the hot bulb, in which the fuel is vaporized, has to be heated by a blowlamp before the engine can be started.
==Working cycle==
The diesel engine is a compression-ignition engine. Unlike a [[gasoline]] engine, it does not require an electric spark to ignite the fuel. The high temperature needed to ignite the fuel is obtained purely by compression of air in the engine cylinders. Because of its high compression ratio, the diesel engine has a higher thermal efficiency than a gasoline engine.
==Uses==
Diesel engines are widely used throughout the world to power electrical [[generator]]s, [[ship]]s, [[submarine]]s, railroad [[locomotive]]s, [[truck]]s, [[bus]]es, construction machinery and [[automobile]]s. They have been used to power [[aircraft]], notably [[airship]]s, but for fixed wing aircraft, they have been supplanted by jet engines.
==Pollution==
==Pollution==