"Compression ignition" refers to the process in an engine where fuel and air are compressed so tightly that they automatically ignite without the need for a spark plug.
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«compression»
«ignition»
Sentences with «compression ignition»
- In other words, because a spark plug is now being used at all times, the engine can switch seamlessly between combustion using compression ignition and combustion using spark ignition. (greencarcongress.com)
- That is to say, the potential application of compression ignition has now dramatically expanded, allowing this technology to be used in almost all driving conditions. (greencarcongress.com)
- Because a spark plug is used all the time, the system is able to switch seamlessly to spark ignition combustion in rpm or load ranges where compression ignition would be difficult. (greencarcongress.com)
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