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Diesel Cycle

The Diesel cycle is a method used by diesel engines to convert fuel into useful work. It involves four main steps: intake (drawing in air), compression (squeezing the air to a high pressure and temperature), power (injecting fuel so it ignites automatically due to the high temperature), and exhaust (releasing the combustion gases). This cycle allows diesel engines to be more efficient and produce more torque compared to other engines. The high compression ratio is key, making the engine powerful and suitable for heavy-duty applications like trucks and industrial machinery.