Ontology

Overview / Open Energy Ontology / Class - internal combustion engine

Label: internal combustion engine

Definition:

An internal combustion engine is a motor that converts chemical energy into kinetic energy using a cyclic combustion process.

Sub classes:

diesel engine

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Definition:

A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses a diesel fuel.

gas engine

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Definition:

A gas engine is an internal combustion engine that uses a gaseous combustion fuel.

gasoline engine

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Definition:

A gasoline engine is an internal combustion engine that uses a gasoline fuel.

Editor note:

The term gasoline was chosen as this term is more often used in energy modelling and energy statistics. This is a deliberate deviation from the convention of British English spelling in the OEO.

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motor

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Definition:

A motor is an energy converting component that converts other forms of energy into kinetic energy.