Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Pioneers: Rudolf Diesel (1858 1913)
A profile of Rudolf Diesel, who invented the diesel engine.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame: Rudolf Diesel
A short biographical sketch of Rudolf Diesel. Describes his personal and professional interests. Also discusses the details of the first diesel engine as invented by Rudolf Diesel.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Rudolf Diesel
An interesting account of Rudolf Diesel and his invention of the diesel engine. The text is the actual transcript of a syndicated radio broadcast called "Engines of Ingenuity." Outstanding information on Diesel and his engine invention.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Big Diesel Engines
Traces the historical evolution of the diesel engine. Explains the distinction between gasoline engines and diesel engines. Discusses the uses of diesel engines. Interesting, anecdotal and well-written. (Text is the actual radio...
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Applied Thermodynamics: Diesel Cycle
The P-V diagram for a diesel cycle is provided and discussed at this site from Applied Thermodynamics. The steps of the thermodynamic cycle are labeled (and defined elsewhere). An equation for thermal efficiency is given.