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equipment > engine > combustion engine > diesel engine

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diesel engine  

Definition

  • An internal combustion engine operating on a thermodynamic cycle in which the ratio of compression of the air charge is sufficiently high to ignite the fuel subsequently injected into the combustion chamber.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/2177

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