Thread: How does propane burn hotter with fewer BTU than gas?
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Old 05-04-2012, 09:08 AM   #4 (permalink)
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A bit technical, but the diesel cycle isn't more efficient than the otto cycle. Diesel engines are more efficient because of increased compression ratio's.
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