Lenoir engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:application used in early automobiles
gptkbp:component includes piston, cylinder, and crankshaft
gptkbp:compressionRatio low compression ratio
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
uses water for cooling
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:cylinderCount steel
cast iron
one
varied diameter
gptkbp:design reciprocating piston
gptkbp:education used in engineering education
gptkbp:energyEfficiency low fuel efficiency
gptkbp:engine compact size
produces significant noise
produces vibration during operation
gptkbp:engineConfiguration horizontal
gptkbp:engineType pop-off valve
gptkbp:exhaustSystem exhaust gas released into the atmosphere
gptkbp:exhibits demonstrated in exhibitions
gptkbp:firstAwarded in a vehicle in 1860
gptkbp:fuelCapacity coal gas
gptkbp:fuelType spark ignition
gaseous fuel
requires gas storage tank
gptkbp:historicalImpact paved the way for future engines
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important in the history of engineering
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lenoir engine
gptkbp:inventor gptkb:Jean_Joseph_Étienne_Lenoir
gptkbp:launchVehicle electric spark
gptkbp:legacy influenced later engine designs
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer Lenoir's_company
gptkbp:market limited commercial success
gptkbp:maxSpeed low operating speed
gptkbp:notableFeature simple design
gptkbp:operatingHours two-stroke cycle
gptkbp:operationalStatus high operating temperature
burning gas to create power
mechanical movement of piston
gptkbp:patentNumber French_patent_1860
gptkbp:performances limited engine speed
gptkbp:powerOutput direct drive
approximately 2 horsepower
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment led to further research in combustion engines
gptkbp:significance first practical internal combustion engine
gptkbp:stroke single stroke
short stroke length
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Otto_engine
gptkbp:type internal combustion engine
gptkbp:weight approximately 200 kg
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1859