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Reverse-flow (Schnuerle) scavenging

To improve scavenging efficiency, a loop-scavenging system which became known as the reverse-flow or (after its inventor, Dr…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Piston-engine cycles of operation

The internal-combustion engine The piston engine is known as an internal-combustion heat-engine. The concept of the piston engine…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Continuously Variable Transmissions

CVT is an “infinite speed” transmission which can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. Unlike…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Sequential Transmission

A sequential transmission is a type of transmission used on motorcycles and high-performance cars for auto racing, where…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Dual Clutch Transmission

A dual clutch transmission, commonly abbreviated to DCT uses two clutches, but has no clutch pedal. Sophisticated electronics…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Semi-Automatic Transmission

A semi-automatic transmission (also known as clutch less manual transmission, automated manual transmission, flappy-paddle gearbox, or paddle shift…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Planetary Gear Sets

The planetary gear set is the device that produces different gear ratios through the same set of gears.…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Automatic Transmission

The concept of an automatic transmission is new in India. An automatic transmission is amotor vehicle transmission that can automatically…

July 16, 2021 · Prabhu TL