A-LEVEL PHYSICS: 11.2.5: Diesel Engine Cycle (SaveMyExams) Flashcards
1
Q
a diesel engine is not that different from a ___ engine cycle. it still consists of ___ strokes, but they work differently
A
petrol, 4
2
Q
difference in the induction step of a four-stroke diesel engine:
this means that:
A
only air is drawn into the cylinder
(compared to petrol-air mixture in petrol engines)
this means that there is no fuel in the cylinder during compression
3
Q
difference in the compression step of a four-stroke diesel engine:
A
air already in cylinder. just before ignition, diesel fuel is injected in
4
Q
the expansion and exhaust steps of a four-stroke diesel engine are ___ to the petrol engine ones
A
similar
