We might be covering ground that's well trampled for many, but the static compression ratio of an engine is simple to understand: it's all the volume of a cylinder above the compression ring at Bottom ...

Mercedes is rumoured to have an engine innovation promising a significant advantage over other Formula 1 power units. It ...

Diesel engines do their hardest work in the toughest jobs, from highway semis to construction equipment, and the reason they ...

Previous studies have shown that increase compression ratio (CR) is an effective way to improve thermal efficiency of gasoline engine without changing the mechanical structure and working cycle, ...

Nissan’s variable-compression turbo (VC-Turbo) is a unique engine capable of variable compression adjustment. Unlike traditional engines, which have a fixed compression ratio, the VC-Turbo engine ...

SAE International Journal of Engines, Vol. 10, No. 3 (June 2017), pp. 817-831 (15 pages) ABSTRACT Increasing compression ratio (CR) is one of the most fundamental ways to improve engine efficiency, ...

"Making horsepower is all about building adequate cylinder pressure," proclaimed Mike Dezotell of Dez Racing, as we embarked on our latest adventure into the world of compression ratios for boosted ...

Diesel engines are different from gas engines in numerous ways, including their use of high compression ratios. Here's why ...