Climbers who discovered the body of Mallory on Mount Everest have sent a tissue sample for testing to prove conclusively the remains were those of the British explorer lost in 1924, an expedition official said on Tuesday.
ENGINE RUN-ON, DIESELING -- RO-101. DIESELING, that nasty tendency of an engine to continue to run on, coughing and sputtering, after the ignition is turned off and there is no more spark. Run-on by dieseling is caused by fuel in engine igniting without spark. Possible explanations: a.) Running winter fuel in warm weather.
Steam engines powered all early locomotives, steam boats and factories, and therefore acted as the foundation of the Industrial Revolution. In this article, we'll learn exactly how steam engines work! Steam Engine Operation The following diagram shows the major components of a piston steam engine. When the valve opens the cylinder to release its steam exhaust, the steam escapes under a great deal of pressure and makes a choo! sound as it exits. 2  When the train is first starting, the piston is moving very slowly, but then as the train starts rolling the piston gains speed. 3  The effect of this is the Choo.....