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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