The introduction of several advanced, efficient, and more robust power options over the years has largely overshadowed steam ...

As we begin the last article in this series on the basics of the internal combustion engine, let's stop to review what we've covered during the last five articles. We began last May by detailIing the ...

Ammonia isn't an uncommon chemical. If you work in agriculture or do any kind of gardening, you likely interact with it on a regular basis, as roughly 80% of ammonia produced is used in fertilizer.

The original concept of combustion engines as we understand them dates as far back as the late 1800s. And while they are more or less a solved science today, they definitely didn't start that way.

As you may know, an engine's compression ratio is directly linked to its combustion efficiency. All else being equal, higher-compression engines tend to make more power while offering better fuel ...

It is quite ironic that internal combustion engines (ICEs) have remained basically the same for more than one hundred years. It is only now – when they are allegedly on the verge of disappearing – ...

The story behind Ford's 300 CID inline-six engine, a workhorse known for its exceptional reliability and longevity across ...

The first three articles in this series on the basic operation of the internal combustion engine dealt with the theory of such a mechanical device, the identification and the function of the primary ...