The diesel engine must be integrated in the vehicle. It has many connection points with other vehicle systems, as is shown schematically in Fig. 4.1. For each of these interfaces, the requirements that must be met from both system connected must be defined during development of the vehicle.
In comparison, humans breathe about 15 times per minute, with a respiratory volume of about 3 l per breath. The total volume of air breathed comes to about 45 l per minute.