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for same power diesel engine produces more torque @ less rpm whereas petrol engine produces less torque @more rpm this difference is due to different combustion processes of diesel and petrol
A "dragging-starter" can fail to "spin" or rotate a diesel engine at an RPM sufficient to aid in the combustion process that is needed in a diesel engine. Although all glow plugs might be working effectively, if the starter fails to turn the engine over at sufficient RPM, the diesel fuel entering the combustion chamber can fail to ignite. Diesel engines have higher compression-ratios than gasoline engines and diesel fuel explodes in the compression chamber (if the glow plugs are functioning AND the engine is turning over fast enough when the starter is engaged. Starter motors on diesel engines are generally more robust than starters on gasoline vehicles. The additional higher-torque value on starters used in diesel applications provide the added boost needed to start the engine. SOUTHWESTUSA on Flicker (check out my stuff)
Around 750 rpm with warm engine and in gear.Around 750 rpm with warm engine and in gear.
The operating range of rpm, for a C 12 Caterpillar diesel engine is 800 RPM to a maximum of 2400 RPM. The engine should be run at no more than 1800 RPM for a long period of time.
(i) Reciprocating spark ignition engine 60 to 90 rpm.(ii) Rotary spark ignition engine 150 to 180 rpm. (Hi) Diesel engines with glow plugs 60 to 140 rpm. (iv) Diesel engines without glow plugs 100 to 200 rpm.
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Diesels are not gasoline engines. On a gas engine you are looking for horsepower because they don't have much torque. Horsepower comes from high RPM. Diesel operators look for torque, which on a diesel comes at low RPM. I run a Cummins ISX. Its maximum RPM seems to be somewhere around 1700-1800; the truck runs best around 1200-1300.
"Peak Torque" is RPM of engine that produces the most torque. For example the 'peak torque' on a Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel is 570 ft-lbs@ 2000 rpm. In an engine, especially a diesel, higher rpm does not necessarily mean more torque. Fact is, it drops at a higher rpm than 2000.
The optimum range on that engine is 1100 to 1500 rpm, depending on how it's geared.
Depends entirely on the load being applied to the engine.