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ASME: Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Division
Encourages research, development and data exchange among its members. Includes events, publications, codes and standards, and contact information.

Auto Math Calculations
Features technical articles and several calculation tools for evaluating the thermodynamic efficiency of engines.

Carnot Cycle
Explains the basics of the Carnot cycle. Includes thermodynamic diagrams and theorems.

Concept Engine
Describes different engine design concepts, sorted by nation, as well as some support systems. Addresses efficiency and performance, insights, characteristics, with pictures and animations.

Four Stroke Internal Combustion Engine
Explains the strokes of internal combustion engines using animations from the Glenn Research Center.

HowStuffWorks: How Automobile Ignition Systems Work
Explains the basics of ignition systems in Otto cycle engine. Includes technical animations and drawings.

HowStuffWorks: How Car Engines Work
Explains the basics of Otto cycle engines. Include technical drawings and animations.

HowStuffWorks: How Does a Miller Cycle Engine Work
Explains the technical and historical background of the Miller cycle.

Improve MPG: The Factors Affecting Fuel Economy
Presents a methodology to assess engine's performance as well as one's own driving habits to improve driving efficiency.

Kruse Limited Temperature Cycle
Describes an innovative thermodynamic engine cycle which limits peak combustion temperature in direct injection petrol, gasoline and diesel engines. Includes engine cycle overview and description, references, diagrams and patents.

Wikipedia: Carnot Heat Engine
Free encyclopedia article explaining the Carnot cycle, with emphasis on engines.

Wikipedia: Internal Combustion Engine
Free encyclopedia article covers internal combustion engine technology and applications. Addresses operation modes, thermodynamic cycle and efficiency, fuel types, support systems and parts.

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