Napier Deltic facts for kids
The Napier Deltic is an unusual type of diesel engine. It was used in boats and railway locomotives. The cylinders are arranged in a triangular form with two pistons in each cylinder. There are three crankshafts which are geared together at one end of the engine. These engines usually had nine cylinders (three banks of three) or eighteen cylinders (six banks of three). These engines were built by D. Napier & Son.
Key to animation
- Green = incoming air
- Orange = burning fuel/air mixture
- Purple = outgoing exhaust gas
Images for kids
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Napier Deltic powered British Rail Class 55 D9009 Alycidon, at the National Railway Museum, York, UK
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Napier Deltic engine at the National Railway Museum, York, UK
See also
In Spanish: Napier Deltic para niños
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