Scavenging of IC Engines
The scavenging, in an internal combustion engine (IC Engine), is the process of removing the burnt gases from the combustion chamber of the engine cylinder. Though there are many types…
Indicated power of an IC Engine
The indicated power of an IC engine (briefly written as I.P.) is the power actually developed by the engine cylinder. Mathematically, where K = Number of cylinders, pm = Actual mean…
Testing of IC Engines
Testing of IC Engines - why is it done? The purpose of testing an internal combustion engine (IC Engine) are (a) To determine the information which cannot be obtained by calculations.…
Lubrication of IC Engines
The lubrication of IC engines is required to reduce tear, vibrations, over heating, and cleaning. The lubrication of IC engines has the following advantages : 1. It reduces wear and tear of the…
Thermodynamic Tests for I.C. Engines
Why thermodynamic tests are done on IC Engines? An internal combustion engine (IC Engine) is put to thermodynamic tests, so as to determine the following quantities: Indicated mean effective pressure…
Valve Timing Diagram of Diesel Engine
Valve Timing Diagram for a Four Stroke Cycle Diesel Engine - The diesel engines are also known as compression ignition engines. The valve timing diagram for a four stroke cycle…
Octane Number – Rating of S.I. Engine Fuels
What is Octane Number? How rating of SI Engines (Spark ignition engines) is done using an octane number? The hydrocarbon fuels used in spark ignition (S.I.) engine have a tendency…
Two Stroke vs Four Stroke Engines
Two Stroke vs Four Stroke Engines - Advantages and Disadvantages of Two Stroke over Four Stroke Cycle Engines. In a two stroke engine, the working cycle is completed in two…
Supercharging of IC Engines
Supercharging of IC Engines - It is the process of increasing the mass (or in other words density) of the air fuel mixture (in spark ignition engines) or air (in…
Spark Plug in IC Engines
A spark plug in IC engines is a device used to produce spark for igniting the charge of petrol engines. It is always screwed into the cylinder head. It is,…
