Diesel Engine revision module 1 of 8

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How a Diesel Engine Works

The four-stroke cycle, compression ignition, fuel, air, cooling, lubrication, and exhaust.

four-stroke cyclecompression ignition

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  • Explain the four-stroke cycle, compression ignition, fuel, air, cooling, lubrication, and exhaust.
  • Apply four-stroke cycle to a realistic onboard situation.
  • Recall the core check: a diesel uses compression heat rather than spark plugs.

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