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Thomas Newcomen Experimentation
Around this time, Newcomen experimented with the idea of the diesel engine, and released his findings in 1712. -
Carnot's Theory
In 1824, Sadi Carnot published his theory on the thermodynamic cycle of the heat engine. From it, Rudolph Diesel would design his engine. -
Birth of Rudolph Diesel
On this day, Rudolph Diesel was born in Paris, France. He would later become well known for the invention of the diesel engine. -
Diesel Files a Patent
On February 27, 1892, Diesel filed for a patent at the Imperial Patent Office in Germany. Within a year, he was granted Patent No. 67207 for a "Working Method and Design for Combustion Engines . . .a new efficient, thermal engine." -
First Prototype of the Diesel Engine
Althought the exact date is unknown, Rudolf Diesel produced his first prototype plan in 1893. This was only the plan/outline, not the actual engine. -
The First Diesel Engine
Although the exact date is unknown, Rudolf Diesel produced his first engine. However, it was in need of several imporvements, since it nearly killed Diesel by exploding, and a new version took 3 more years to complete. -
The New and Improved Diesel Engine
Rudolf Diesel presented an improved diesel engine that did not explode. It was far safer and easier to use. -
A Deal with Diesel
Mirrlees, Watson & Yaryman of Glasgow, among others, sign a deal to build the new prime mover from Rudolph Diesel. -
First Run of Engine
Finally, in February of 1897, he ran the "first diesel engine suitable for practical use, which operated at an unbelievable efficiency of 75%. -
Presents Diesel Engine in France
This engine stood as an example of Diesel's vision because it was fueled by peanut oil - the "original" biodiesel. He thought that the utilization of a biomass fuel was the real future of his engine. -
Building of First Diesel Engine
Sulzer starts building it's first Diesel engine A four stroke, 260mm cylinder, developing 14.7 kW. -
Diesel's Death
He quite literally disappeared. There is debate on the cause of his death. -
New Design
The injection pump design is introduced. It is now small enough to be portable. -
First Lorries
They were shown at the Berlin Motor Fair -
First Automobile with Diesel Engine
Mercedes Benz built the first automobile with a diesel engine - Type 260D.
