The Study and Design of Spray Nozzles as Applied to the De La Vergne Oil Engine (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- The Study and Design of Spray Nozzles as Applied to the De La Vergne Oil Engine (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- William E. S. Harman
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0331969696
- ISBN 13
- 9780331969696
- Item weight
- 379 grams
A focused look at spray nozzle design for early oil engines and how atomization shapes performance
A practical study of how nozzle design affects combustion, efficiency, and fuel economy in oil engines. Drawing on experimental work with a De LaVergne oil engine, this edition explains how fuel type, injection timing, and heating of the vaporizer interact to influence starting, operation, and power output.
This book guides readers through historical context, the mechanical setup, and the data-driven approach used to compare nozzle designs. It covers how different fuels—from light kerosene to heavier oils—impact flame propagation, spray formation, and the importance of thorough atomization for clean combustion. You will see how lubrication, cooling, and fuel handling contribute to reliable testing and meaningful results.- Understand why atomization matters for oil engines and how it affects performance
- See how a two-cycle, hot-tube ignition engine is tested and measured
- Learn what design features and operating conditions influence fuel efficiency and power
- Review real data, calculations, and interpretations used in evaluating spray nozzles
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