Rocket combustion and heat transfer dynamics encompass a range of interlinked phenomena critical to the design and operation of modern rocket engines. The combustion process involves rapidly reacting ...

Of the characteristics associated with internal-combustion engine fuels, heat of combustion, BTU/gallon, and rate of burn are particularly important to performance engine builders and enthusiasts.

NOTE: With this issue of HOT ROD, your Shop Series begins a slightly different and more comprehensive approach to the discussion of engine and vehicle basics. In the coming months, you'll find a frank ...

Combustible: Material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated, will ignite and burn (NFPA, 2021) Combustion: Chemical process of oxidation that occurs at a rate fast ...

You've heard that pistons have rings, but have you ever wondered why there are three? Here's how piston rings work together ...