Diesel’s Rational Heat Motor: A Lecture (1897)

Diesel's Rational Heat Motor: A Lecture (1897) is a book written by Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine. The book is a lecture that Diesel delivered in 1897, in which he explains the principles behind his invention. Diesel's Rational Heat Motor is a technical book that discusses the thermodynamic principles that govern the operation of the diesel engine. The book covers topics such as the compression of gases, the combustion of fuel, and the expansion of gases. Diesel explains how these processes work together to produce the high efficiency and power output of the diesel engine.The book also includes detailed descriptions of the design and construction of the diesel engine. Diesel discusses the materials used in the engine, the dimensions of the various components, and the importance of proper maintenance and operation.Diesel's Rational Heat Motor is an important historical document that sheds light on the development of the diesel engine. The book provides a detailed account of the principles and technology that Diesel used to create his revolutionary invention. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of engineering and the development of the internal combustion engine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.