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Conditions to Operate Diesel Engine
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Compression and the fuel system are the most important factors for the efficient operation of the diesel engine.
The preheating system heats the compression air necessary for cold engine starting.
1. Compression
The diesel engine compresses the air to attain the heat necessary for the fuel to self-ignite.
Therefore, compression in the diesel engine performs the same role as ignition in the gasoline engine.
Also as with the gasoline engine, a great explosive pressure can be attained by compressing the air.
2. Fuel system
3. Preheating system

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