Celebrating the birth of Diesel
Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the eponymous engine, was born 150 years ago this weekThe work of German, Rudolf Diesel, is more important than ever. Global fuel supplies are dwindling and Diesel's invention, a compression-ignition piston engine is being embraced for its impressive thermodynamic efficiency.
Actually born in Paris, to Bavarian parents in 1858, Diesel trained in Munich as a refrigeration engineer and applied for a patent for his new design of engine in 1893, at the age of 35. The patent was granted in Germany and another patent was granted in America five years later. By that time, Diesel was already a millionaire.
Diesel's life and the 150th anniversary of his birth are being celebrated Easter Saturday and Sunday (March 22-23, 2008) at Lake Goldsmith in Victoria's goldfields. A rally in honour of Diesel will be held by the Lake Goldsmith Steam Preservation Association, with support from the VACC.
"This year it is fitting we commemorate the life of Rudolf Diesel. Exhibits at the VACC sponsored event will include trucks, tractors, stationary engines, generating plants and much more. If it is diesel powered, chances are you will see it on display," Rally President, Trevor Oliver, said.
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