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Fuel
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Liquid Fuels
Liquid fuels, predominantly derived from petroleum (e.g., gasoline, kerosene, heavy fuel oil), offer superior volumetric energy density and simplified pumping mechanisms for continuous operation. Their primary characteristics are volatility (ease of vaporization) and resistance to auto-ignition, quantified by the [Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP)](/entri… -
Internal Combustion Engine
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The Diesel Cycle
The Diesel cycle models compression-ignition (CI) engines. Unlike the Otto cycle, heat addition occurs at constant pressure. The primary distinction lies in the method of ignition: fuel is injected into air pre-compressed to a temperature sufficient for auto-ignition. A key parameter is the cut-off ratio ($\rho$), which defines the fraction of the stroke during which injection and combustion per…