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VIDEO: the internal combustion engine, in all its 3D glory
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| 10/23/2006
| Noah Joseph
Posted on 10/23/2006 7:54:39 PM PDT by Dallas59
Although simple in concept, the complexity of the internal combustion engine is mind-boggling. Most of the time we take it for granted when we turn the ignition key, shift into gear and step on the gas, but a marvel of mechanics, managing thousands of little explosions each minute, keeps us traveling smoothly down the highways and byways and streets where we live.
This video gives us an animated look at a virtual engine, from bare block to ignition. The inline-four engine is made by Deutz, an independent German machine manufacturer. See every component: casted this, braided that, spinning this, machined that. The animated video shows the engine assembling itself, then gives you an inside look at the combustion compartment, injecting fuel, igniting it and expelling the exhaust fumes.
As you marvel at the complexity of it all, remember that this is a relatively simple four-cylinder engine. Imagine throwing in a few more cylinders, a turbocharger or two, variable valve timing... you get the idea.
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TOPICS: Conspiracy; Miscellaneous; Religion; Science
KEYWORDS: combustion; engine; internal
UFO tech?...Bush Family/Republican Conspiracy?... or just what to do with all that oil?
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posted on
10/23/2006 7:54:40 PM PDT
by
Dallas59
To: Dallas59
Hehe...dead link...now, was that all some kind of high tech come-on?
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posted on
10/23/2006 7:56:13 PM PDT
by
rlmorel
(Islamofacism: It is all fun and games until someone puts an eye out. Or chops off a head.)
To: rlmorel
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posted on
10/23/2006 7:56:43 PM PDT
by
Dallas59
(Muslims Are Only Guests In Western Countries)
To: rlmorel
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posted on
10/23/2006 7:58:02 PM PDT
by
Dallas59
(Muslims Are Only Guests In Western Countries)
To: Dallas59
THAT WAS ONE OF THE COOLEST THINGS I HAVE SEEN ONLINE!
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posted on
10/23/2006 8:04:39 PM PDT
by
rlmorel
(Islamofacism: It is all fun and games until someone puts an eye out. Or chops off a head.)
To: Dallas59
Although simple in concept, the complexity of the internal combustion engine is mind-boggling. Actually, I was looking at a 1903 flat-head, reed valved, two-cycle the other day, and was overjoyed with its simplicity. Its only complexity were two non-shrouded, gear driven fans blowing on the air cooled cylinders.
Another beauty was the transmission, which simply moved a rubber faced wheel (set perpendicular) outboard from the center of the flywheel. This was splined to a shaft, which transferred power to the main axle. A perfectly smooth transmission without gears.
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posted on
10/23/2006 8:13:45 PM PDT
by
SampleMan
(Do not dispute the peacefulness of Islam, so as not to send Muslims into violent outrage.)
To: Dallas59
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posted on
10/23/2006 8:28:23 PM PDT
by
Dad x 3
To: Dallas59
very cool
thanks
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posted on
10/23/2006 10:07:06 PM PDT
by
Steve Van Doorn
(*in my best Eric cartman voice* “I love you guys”)
To: Petronski; Toby06
Petronski Piston ping.
Must-see tube-ee, Tobe-ee.
And why do I feel the urge for a cigarette afterwards?
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posted on
10/23/2006 10:20:27 PM PDT
by
Miss Behave
(You can't negotiate with people who want to kill you more than they want to live. ~Caller to Hannity)
To: Dallas59
This girl gearhead says thanks, Dallas.
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posted on
10/23/2006 10:21:49 PM PDT
by
Miss Behave
(You can't negotiate with people who want to kill you more than they want to live. ~Caller to Hannity)
To: Miss Behave
Suck, bang, push, blow - Internal combustion is the way to go!
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posted on
10/24/2006 4:17:32 AM PDT
by
Toby06
(Diesel smoke makes me horny.)
To: HOTTIEBOY
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posted on
10/24/2006 4:17:55 AM PDT
by
Toby06
(Diesel smoke makes me horny.)
To: Toby06
LOL, Tobe. Where's that silly little battery-powered fan of mine that twirled up all my hair last week?
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posted on
10/24/2006 7:21:02 AM PDT
by
Miss Behave
(You can't negotiate with people who want to kill you more than they want to live. ~Caller to Hannity)
To: Dallas59
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posted on
10/24/2006 8:02:26 AM PDT
by
bobbyd
(Flyer, I love and miss you...Lords best my FRiend)
To: Miss Behave
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posted on
10/24/2006 8:11:18 AM PDT
by
Toby06
(Diesel smoke makes me horny.)
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