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the internal combustion engine works by converting chemical energy (fuel) into heat energy. the heat energy then expands the compressed air to drive the piston down. typically a third of this heat goes straight out of the exhaust, which is why the exhaust gets hot. another third of the heat is absorbed into the engine, hence the need for a cooling system which means that only a third of the heat generated is used to drive the psiton down making the internal combustion engine only about 33% efficient. robb
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What is air standard efficiency?
Air standard efficiency is a measure of how efficiently an internal combustion engine converts the heat of fuel combustion into work output. It is expressed as the ratio of the network output of the engine to the heat input from the fuel, assuming idealized processes and constant specific heat. It provides a theoretical maximum efficiency for the engine design.
Internal combustion engine of a gasoline engine?
a gasoline engine is an Internal combustion engine
Does a truck use an external or internal combustion engine.?
Internal combustion engine.
What are the differences of internal combustion and gasoline engine?
and internal combustion engine and a gasoline engine are the same thing.
Which type of engine is classified as internal combustion?
Reciprocating engines (piston engines) are internal combustion engines. Rotary engines ( Wankel engine) is also an internal combustion engine. In general, all types of engines in which the combustion chamber is an integrating part of the engine is considered a internal combustion engine.
What is the most important difference between and internal combustion engine and an external combustion engine?
in internal combustion engine combustion happens internally in cylinder and in external combustion engine combustion happens externally in boiler
Seminar topics on internal-combustion engine?
combustion engine
Did Rudolph Diesel invent the internal combustion engine?
No, Rudolph Diesel did not invent the internal combustion engine; he is best known for developing the diesel engine, which is a type of internal combustion engine that operates using diesel fuel. The concept of the internal combustion engine predates Diesel, with early designs emerging in the 19th century, including those by inventors like Nikolaus Otto and Georges Brayton. Diesel's contribution was significant in improving engine efficiency and performance, particularly for heavy-duty applications.
What engine is an example of an internal combustion engine?
The four-stroke engine used in automobiles is an example of an internal combustion engine.
Identify the source of thermal energy in an internal combustion engine?
In an internal combustion engine fuel is burned in a combustion chamber or cylinder inside the engine
How does the internal combustion engine compare to external combustion or an electric engine in terms of efficiency?
Internal combustion engines are now operating at about 30-40 % efficiency with the application of computer controls and continues to get better all the time. I am not sure of the efficiency rating of external combustion or central combustion engines. I will make an attemp to find out. Note that these engines to my knowledge are only used by the military in torpedoes so I am not sure if there is any info available to the general public. I have seen electric motors up to 55% efficiency. I am not sure if there are more efficient motors out there but I would bet yes.
Who was the very first person to invent the internal combustion engine?
who was the first person to invent the internal combustion engine
