International holidays - Diesel Engine Day

On February 23, German engineer-inventor Rudolf Diesel received a patent for the creation of a piston engine. This happened in 1893. Since then, this type of internal combustion engine has been called diesel in honor of its creator. The invention was a real breakthrough in mechanical engineering. Rudolf Diesel decided to become an engineer at the age of fourteen. From Paris he left to study in Munich and successfully graduated from the technical university there. The future inventor was very interested in thermodynamics, and especially the work of Carl von Linde. Already at that time, Diesel was thinking about creating an engine with increased efficiency, but did not yet know how to implement it. Therefore, after graduating, he went to work at the factory founded by Karl von Linde to gain experience. Less than 10 years remained before the ingenious invention. In 1890, development of a new concept began. Three years later, Diesel was able to patent his idea and began constructing it. However, the first working model was released only in 1897. The device works like this: air enters the cylinder, which becomes very hot when moving. The temperature can reach very high values. This effect instantly ignites the fuel, causing the engine to start working. At first the invention was used in shipbuilding, but gradually the scope of its application expanded. Nowadays, diesel engines can be found in some passenger cars. It is especially popular in Europe. 1. Savings. Before Rudolf Diesel, the world knew only about gasoline engines, which consumed too much fuel. It was not economically viable. Until now, the cost of gasoline exceeds the price of diesel fuel, and the consumption of the latter is less. 2. Caring for the environment. Diesel fuel is much safer for the environment than gasoline. When running such an engine, less carbon monoxide is released. 3. Efficiency. The diesel engine performs well off-road and is not afraid of water and dirt. 4. Practicality. Diesel fuel is used not only as fuel. It is capable of perfectly lubricating the components of the car.