Harry Ricardo
Sir Harry Ralph Ricardo (26 January 1885 – 18 May 1974) was an English engineer who was one of the foremost engine designers and researchers in the early years of the development of the internal combustion engine.
Harry Ricardo | |
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| Born | Harry Ralph Ricardo 26 January 1885 |
| Died | 18 May 1974 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Rugby School Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Spouse | Beatrice Bertha Hale |
| Children | 3 daughters |
| Parent(s) | Halsey Ralph Ricardo Catherine Jane Ricardo |
| Engineering career | |
| Institutions | Institution of Mechanical Engineers Royal Aircraft Establishment |
| Projects | Mk V tank engine
Citroen Rosalie diesel engine Turbulent Head gasoline combustion system Comet diesel combustion system Rolls-Royce CrecyRolls-Royce Merlin |
| Significant advance | Diesel and Spark Ignition combustion systems Aero engines |
| Awards | Knight Batchelor Fellow of the Royal Society |
Among his many other works, he improved the engines that were used in the first tanks, oversaw the research into the physics of internal combustion that led to the use of octane ratings, was instrumental in development of the sleeve valve engine design, and invented the Diesel "Comet" Swirl chamber that made high-speed diesel engines economically feasible.
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