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 Concept Engine - http://conceptengine.tripod.com/ Describes different engine design concepts, sorted by nation, as well as some support systems. Addresses efficiency and performance, insights, characteristics, with pictures and animations. |
 HowStuffWorks: How Does a Miller Cycle Engine Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/question132.htm Explains the technical and historical background of the Miller cycle. |
 HowStuffWorks: How Car Engines Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm Explains the basics of Otto cycle engines. Include technical drawings and animations. |
 HowStuffWorks: How Automobile Ignition Systems Work - http://www.howstuffworks.com/ignition-system.htm Explains the basics of ignition systems in Otto cycle engine. Includes technical animations and drawings. |
 ASME: Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Division - http://www.asme.org/divisions/ice/ Encourages research, development and data exchange among its members. Includes events, publications, codes and standards, and contact information. |
 Carnot Cycle - http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/carnot.html Explains the basics of the Carnot cycle. Includes thermodynamic diagrams and theorems. |
 Four Stroke Internal Combustion Engine - http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/engopt.html Explains the strokes of internal combustion engines using animations from the Glenn Research Center. |
 Auto Math Calculations - http://www.smokemup.com/auto_math/ Features technical articles and several calculation tools for evaluating the thermodynamic efficiency of engines. |
 Kruse Limited Temperature Cycle - http://www.kruse-ltc.com Describes an innovative thermodynamic engine cycle which limits peak combustion temperature in direct injection petrol, gasoline and diesel engines. Includes engine cycle overview and description, references, diagrams and patents. |
 Wikipedia: Internal Combustion Engine - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine Free encyclopedia article covers internal combustion engine technology and applications. Addresses operation modes, thermodynamic cycle and efficiency, fuel types, support systems and parts. |
 Wikipedia: Carnot Heat Engine - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnot_heat_engine Free encyclopedia article explaining the Carnot cycle, with emphasis on engines. |
 Improve MPG: The Factors Affecting Fuel Economy - http://www.omninerd.com/2006/07/16/articles/57 Presents a methodology to assess engine's performance as well as one's own driving habits to improve driving efficiency. |