What are the characteristics of a diesel exhaust engine?
The diesel engine applies pressure to the air which causes it to reach high temperature and pressure. The fuel is then inserted into the compressed air and self detonates which emits chemical energy. The gases then spread out and shift the pistons prior to being discharged in to the atmosphere. The combustion of diesel fuel, both complete and partial, creates a multifaceted mixture of compounds which remain as a mixture of gases and particles. A list of some of the gases is provided in the section above.
