Diesel Engines in Fort Mill

Throughout North America, diesel engines bring up images of giant trucks and tractors. Diesel engines are more widely used in Europe, where they are commonly seen in cars. But why was the diesel engine invented and what separates it from its gasoline counterpart? Rudolf Diesel, a German engineer, invented the process after he heard about the problems with gasoline engines. Gasoline engines, as initially conceived, were horribly inefficient. They only used 10 percent of heat created. The rest of the heat escaped. Rudolf planned on inventing a newer, more efficient engine.

The Mechanics Behind Diesel Engines

Diesel and gasoline engines aren't too different. Both are forms of internal combustion engines designed to change chemical energy into mechanical energy. In all combustible engines, energy is created to move pistons back and forth within cylinders. The motion of the pistons moves the crankshaft and that creates the motion needed to move the wheels of the car.

Small combustions power both diesel and gasoline engines. There is a difference, however, in how those explosions occur. Gasoline engines mix fuel with air that is then compressed by pistons and ignited by sparks. Diesel engines compress the air first and then inject the fuel. Because air becomes hotter when it is compressed, the process of compression creates the spark.

Diesels in the World

Diesels in cars, as mentioned above, aren't very popular in the United States. Europe manufactures many models of cars that are powered by diesel. As diesel improves, it's becoming more and more popular in the United States.

Christian Brothers of Fort Mill

Do you own a vehicle with a diesel engine in Fort Mill? Take it into Christian Brothers. We have extensive experience with diesel engines.

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