Nicolaus August Otto | |
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 Nicolaus August Otto circa 1868 | |
| Born | 10 June 1832 Holzhausen an der Haide, Duchy of Nassau, German Confederation |
| Died | 26 January 1891 (aged 58) |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Known for | Internal combustion engine Founder of Deutz AG |
| Title | Dr. h.c. |
| Spouse | Anna Gossi |
| Children | e.g. Gustav Otto |
Nicolaus August Otto (10 June 1832 – 26 January 1891) was a German engineer who successfully developed the compressed charge internal combustion engine which ran on petroleum gas and led to the modern internal combustion engine. The Association of German Engineers (VDI) created DIN standard 1940 which says "Otto Engine: internal combustion engine in which the ignition of the compressed fuel-air mixture is initiated by a timed spark", which has been applied to all engines of this type since.[1][2]
- ^ "Ottomotor". Deutz AG. Archived from the original on 4 July 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ "Nicolaus August Otto (1832-1891), Erfinder". LVR Fur Mensch. Retrieved 11 July 2016.