Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
scavenging — The removal of the exhaust gases from the cylinder by using the momentum of the exhaust gases in a long exhaust pipe or by taking advantage of the pressure waves set up in the exhaust pipe by the discharge of the gases. See backflow scavenging… … Dictionary of automotive terms
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Sleeve valve — The sleeve valve is a type of valve mechanism for piston engines, distinct from the more common poppet valve. They saw use in some pre World War II luxury cars, sports cars, the Willys Knight car and light truck, and saw substantial use in… … Wikipedia
Man-eater — For other uses, see Maneater. Man eater is a colloquial term for an animal that preys upon humans. This does not include scavenging. Although human beings can be attacked by many kinds of animals, man eaters are those that have incorporated human … Wikipedia
Detroit Diesel 110 — The Detroit Diesel Series 110, with 110 cubic inches displacement per cylinder, was introduced in 1945 as more powerful alternative to the existing Series 71 engines. It was used in a variety of applications, including construction equipment and… … Wikipedia
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Compression ratio — For compression ratio in data compression, see data compression ratio. The compression ratio of an internal combustion engine or external combustion engine is a value that represents the ratio of the volume of its combustion chamber from its… … Wikipedia
Internal combustion engine — The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of a fuel (normally a fossil fuel) occurs with an oxidizer (usually air) in a combustion chamber. In an internal combustion engine, the expansion of the high temperature and high … Wikipedia
