Automobile Articles

Gasohol and Diesohol

Gasohol Diesohol Gasohol is a liquid fuel containing 90% petrol and 10% ethanol. Diesohol is liquid fuel containing 84.5% diesel oil, 15% hydrated ethanol and 0.5% emulsifier. Its octane number…

Ravi Barwad March 7, 2015

Automobile Articles

Properties and advantages of Biodiesel

Properties of biodiesel It is free from S and aromatic compounds. It is biodegradable and it is nontoxic. Its cetane number ranges from 45 to 63 depending on the type…

Nikhil Umredkar March 5, 2015

Automobile Articles Mechanical Articles

Role of inhibitors in petrol and diesel oil

Following are the role of inhibitors in petrol as well as diesel oil - When gasoline or diesel oil is stored for long time in storage tank, it may undergo…

Nikhil Umredkar March 5, 2015

Automobile Articles Mechanical Articles

Difference between petrol and diesel oil

Following are the differences between petrol and diesel: Petrol Diesel oil Knocking in petrol engine is due to the sudden spontaneous combustion of petrol before sparking of spark plug. Knocking…

Nikhil Umredkar March 5, 2015

Automobile Articles Electronics Articles

Power Electronics In Automotive Applications

Over the last few decades, electrical loads in an automotive system have evolved from lighting and battery charging towards infotainment, sensors and safety, thanks to component miniaturization. This has made…

Ravi Barwad February 1, 2015

Automobile Articles

Difference between addition polymerization and condensation polymerization

Addition polymerization Condensation polymerization The addition polymerization means that two monomers react with each other and no other small molecules are generated. The best example is polymerization of ethylene. The…

Nikhil Umredkar December 6, 2014

Automobile Articles

Various function of piston

A reciprocating component in auto engine or it is called as reciprocating pump or gas compressed. Movement of piston is in cylinder and transfer force of expanding gas via connecting…

Technical Editor December 2, 2014