If diesel engines need air for combustion, then how can submarines use them? Here's what you need to know about the clever engineering behind diesel subs.
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The smart trick that lets diesel submarines stay hidden underwater: Explained
Diesel-powered submarines present a challenge that may seem paradoxical at first. Their engines require ...
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Diesel subs run underwater without air: Here’s the wild trick
Modern diesel submarines seem to break a basic rule of engines: they keep moving underwater even though diesel power needs ...
Most modern diesel engines already feature an electric start system. However, older engines often required manual starting methods such as hand cranks, kick-starts, or pull-starts, which could be ...
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