Micro Camera Shows the Workings of a Combustion Engine

[johnastovall]

" Someone had the great idea of putting a high-pressure, heat-resistant camera inside the cylinder of a four-stroke engine. Shooting at 1000 fps, the camera recorded just exactly what happens to make engines run. Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow!"

Micro camera images

[ngoduyviet]

That's pretty cool, thanks for sharing that link John.

[Truckman]

That's pretty neat...I wonder what kind of lighting setup they used...I can't wait for the diesel sequel......Ben

[janikphoto]

It is interesting to see the orange flame develop. Most of the air/fuel mixture seems to burn pretty clean, but there is orange around that intake valve and on some of the surface of the piston. I'm guessing it is a buildup or liquid (too much fuel and not enough air) that causes the orange flame vs. a blue/invisible flame (properly mixed air/fuel ratio) throughout the rest of the cylinder.

This camera could help lead to even better fuel economy, which is a good thing!

[KD5NRH]

Originally Posted by Truckman

That's pretty neat...I wonder what kind of lighting setup they used...I can't wait for the diesel sequel......Ben

And two-cycle, while they're at it.

[dryicerx]

That's awesome, thanks :)