Engine-Insights

Engine Insights by David Vannostran

Technical Column Archive

Engine Insights

A continuing technical column examining natural gas engine cooling systems, coolant chemistry, maintenance practices, diagnostics, failure prevention, and the operating principles that keep compression equipment running reliably.

Engine Insights is written by David Vannostran and published in Gas Compression Magazine. Select any magazine cover or button below to open that issue directly to the page where the column begins.

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About Engine Insights

Engine Insights focuses on the practical science and engineering behind natural gas engine cooling systems. Each installment examines cooling system design, coolant chemistry, operating conditions, maintenance practices, diagnostic evidence, and the causes behind cooling system performance and failure.