Category: Engines
Mix oil and gasoline in 2-stroke engine
We tell you how to mix oil and gasoline in a 2-stroke engine properly to lubricate and function as it should properly. Two-stroke engines lack a crankcase and require oil to lubricate and function correctly. Getting the right mixture for this common type of propellant can sometimes present headaches for its owners. To clarify your…
Aircraft Engine Starting and Ignition Systems
Operation and Components of the Engine Starting System To ensure that a gas turbine engine starts satisfactorily, two independent systems are required. In principle, means must be provided for the compressor and turbine to rotate up to a speed at which the appropriate amount of air passes into the combustion system to mix with the…
How High-Revving Engine Works and Its Advantages
High-revving engines are internal combustion engines designed to rotate and work at a relatively high speed, generally above 6000 revolutions per minute (RPM). Revolutions per minute (RPM) is the number of turns the crankshaft makes in one minute, and measures how fast the engine is running. One of the main attractions of this type of…