Engine

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The purpose of an internal combustion engine is to convert the chemical energy in gasoline or ethanol into mechanical energy used to propel the car. The engine is one of the most complicated single parts of any vehicle.



Current/proposed outline:


Engine

  • Basic ICE theory
  • structure of typical engine
  • Goals for engine in FS context -reliability, efficiency, power
  • Common engines
  • Best Practices
  • rant about wankels not being allowed

Theory

Thermo


pv chart

Structure