Diesel engine
For a conventional gasoline engine, the higher the compression ratio, the more efficient the engine. US passenger cars have not had very high compression ratios for about 30 years for multiple reasons. During 1970-1972, Chrysler had the highest compression ratios in US production cars, requiring the highest octane gasoline to operate properly.
To compare ratios, compare the products of the outer terms by the inner terms.
Ratios are often classified using the following terms: profitability ratios (also known as operating ratios), liquidity ratios, and solvency ratios.
To write equal ratios multiply both terms by the same number or divided both terms. For example, 2/ 9 is a ratio equal ratio will be 4/18. There is no difference between equal ratios and equivalent ratios.
Static or cranking compression pressure is what each cylinderexperiences when the starter motor is turning the engine or whenthe engine is running at idle RPM. Dynamic compression is measure with all plugs installed but one. The compression is measured at that one plug hole when the throttle is snapped open for a split second.
To determine if two ratios are equivalent, you can cross-multiply the terms. For example, if you have ratios ( a:b ) and ( c:d ), you check if ( a \times d = b \times c ). If the products are equal, the two ratios are equivalent. Alternatively, you can simplify both ratios to their lowest terms and see if they are the same.
equivalent ratios
The products of the diagonal terms of two ratios is known as the cross product. This term is more often used in reference to vectors, however.
The two ratios are said to be equal when even if we multiply both terms by the same number or divided both terms , the equivalent fraction or simplest fraction is the same.
The compression ratio for a 1986 Nissan 300ZX with the naturally aspirated (NA) engine is typically around 8.3:1. It's essential to maintain this ratio for optimal performance and efficiency. If you're checking compression in terms of pressure, healthy cylinder compression readings should generally be between 140-160 psi. Variations from these numbers can indicate engine wear or issues that may need to be addressed.
Yes, they can.
In terms of particles, "compression" means that particles move closer together.