The temperature of the compressed air in a diesel engine

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the temperature of compressed air in a diesel engine just before diesel fuel is injected and ignites. Participants explore the conditions under which diesel fuel ignites and seek to understand the relevant temperature ranges involved in this process.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the rough temperature of air under compression in a diesel engine prior to ignition.
  • Another participant seeks clarification on the ignition temperatures of diesel fuel specifically.
  • A third participant references external sources that provide information on ignition temperatures of various fuels, suggesting that initial Google search results are reliable.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not appear to reach a consensus on specific temperature values, and multiple viewpoints regarding the ignition temperatures of diesel fuel are present.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference external sources for ignition temperatures, indicating a reliance on available data rather than direct experimental results or consensus within the thread.

jamesd2008
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Hi,

Could someone tell me the rough temperature the air gets to under compression, just prior to the diesel being injected and auto igniting?

thanks in advance
 
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Ok thanks.

Suppose what I'm really asking is what sort of temperatures does diesel ignite?
 

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