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What is unique to four-stroke, diesels, or rotary engines?

Discussion in 'Diesels' started by marlinbeachum, Mar 5, 2011.

  1. marlinbeachum

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    I'm writing a program in Java, and I am using different engine types. I need to select 2 variables for each type of engine that I listed that are unique to that engine type. For example, diesel fuel is unique to diesels. Any other suggestions? I need 2 unique characteristics for each engine type. Thanks
     
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    glow plugs are unique to diesel.
     
    #2 Flaninacupboard, Mar 5, 2011
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    All rotary engines I am aware of are 4 stroke engines.

    That said, Apex Seals are unique to rotaries, which also have no valve train.
    Rotary engines burn oil by design, like two strokes.

    [ame=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wankel_engine]Wankel engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]
     
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    diesels don't have spark plugs - combustion is triggered by high compression. Think it's called an adiabatic cycle.

    so no spark plugs, no distributor, no timing.

    rotaries have a rotor instead of pistons

    diesels can be two or four stroke
     
    #4 UsedToLoveCars, Mar 6, 2011
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    Diesels have timing. The start, rate and duration of injection is carefully timed. They run like crap or don't run if it isn't right.
     
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    diesels timing is crucial.

    Other things unique to new diesels are SCR yes it is used at power plants too.

    Algae diesel is unique

    Piezo injectors are uniuque, 30,000psi ++ injction systems are unique. High strength parts are unique, compressions release brake are unique and I can go on and on.
     
    #6 durallymax, Apr 28, 2011
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    diesels can run on used cooking earl.
     
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