IMS Principles of Engine Operation
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What was the primary energy source for early steam engines?

  • Electricity
  • Petroleum
  • Coal
  • Atmospheric pressure (correct)

Which of the following was a challenge in the development of early engines?

  • The use of steel
  • Maintaining a seal between the piston and the cylinder walls (correct)
  • Fuel availability
  • Efficient lubrication

Who invented the first practical four-cycle internal combustion engine?

  • James Watt
  • Nikolaus Otto (correct)
  • Rudolf Diesel
  • Gottlieb Daimler

Which of the following is NOT a basic requirement for an engine to convert heat energy into mechanical energy?

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What is the correct sequence of events in an engine cycle?

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Which major engine part provides surfaces for attaching other parts and accessories?

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What is the purpose of the main bearing journals inside the cylinder block?

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Which materials are commonly used to make the cylinder block?

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What is the primary function of the water jackets within the cylinder block?

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Which of the following best describes a 'dry sleeve' in an engine cylinder?

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What is the function of the oil pan in an engine?

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Which component is bolted to the top of the cylinder block?

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What is the main function of the crankshaft in an engine?

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What are the precision machined bearing surfaces on the crankshaft called?

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What is the purpose of the counterweights on the crankshaft?

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Which component is attached to the end of the crankshaft?

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In a four-stroke engine, where can the valves be located?

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How many crankshaft revolutions are there in a single four-stroke engine cycle?

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What is the 'Otto cycle' another name for?

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During the intake stroke of a four-stroke engine, which way does the piston move?

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In a four-stroke engine, when is the fuel-air mixture compressed?

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What is the primary function of the power stroke in a four-stroke engine?

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How many crankshaft revolutions happen in a single two-stroke engine cycle?

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Which of these is NOT a method used for intake and exhaust in two-stroke engines?

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What is the primary function of the flywheel in an engine?

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What is the purpose of the camshaft in an engine?

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What is the function of piston rings?

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What role do connecting rods play in an engine?

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What action causes the valves to open?

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What are pistons made of?

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What is essential for correct valve operation?

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What do valves move inside?

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What is the defining feature of an in-line engine cylinder arrangement?

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Which of these is NOT a requirement for combustion to occur?

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What critical component is needed to ignite the fuel/air mixture in gasoline engines?

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Which of these is NOT a method to increase the rate of combustion?

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What is meant by the term 'detonation' in the context of engine combustion?

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What is the typical compression ratio seen in a gasoline engine?

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What is one potential negative consequence of higher compression ratios in gasoline engines?

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What is the primary advantage of diesel engines compared to gasoline engines?

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What is the approximate fuel to air ratio for an internal combustion engine by weight?

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Which of the following describes 'stroke' in an engine?

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What is the formula for calculating piston displacement (PD) for one cylinder?

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What is the primary method by which air or air/fuel mixture is drawn into the cylinder of a naturally aspirated engine?

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According to the content, which of the following is NOT a function of the lubrication system?

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What is power defined as in the context of an engine?

<p>The rate at which work is accomplished (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the turning effect of a force?

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According to the provided information, what is used to measure and compare the work capacity of different engines?

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Flashcards

What is the primary function of an engine?

The process of converting heat energy into mechanical energy.

What is the principle of operation in internal combustion engines?

The process of igniting a fuel mixture within a closed chamber and using the expanding gas to drive a piston.

What is the Otto cycle?

The sequence of events that happen in a four-stroke engine: Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust.

What is a cylinder in an engine?

A closed chamber where fuel explodes, driving a piston.

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What is the role of a piston in an engine?

A sliding component inside the cylinder that is driven by the expanding gas from combustion.

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What is the cylinder block in an engine?

A metal casting that houses the cylinders, bearings for the crankshaft, and provides mounting points for accessories.

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What is the role of the crankshaft in an engine?

The main shaft in an engine, connected to the piston via the connecting rod, converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion.

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What is the role of the connecting rod in an engine?

A strong rod connecting the piston to the crankshaft, transmitting force from the piston to the crankshaft.

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Cylinders

Hollow tubes machined into the cylinder block, creating a smooth surface for the piston to move up and down.

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Cylinder Sleeves

Metal sleeves inserted into the cylinder block, providing a wear-resistant surface for the piston.

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Dry Sleeves

Thin, replaceable sleeves that fit into completed cylinder walls and are not exposed to coolant.

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Wet Sleeves

Thick sleeves that form replaceable wear surfaces and are exposed to coolant. Their inside forms part of the water jacket.

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Crankshaft

The main shaft in an engine which converts the linear motion of pistons into rotational motion.

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Flywheel

A heavy disc attached to the crankshaft, smoothing out engine power and storing energy.

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Cylinder Head

The upper part of the engine that seals the cylinders and forms the combustion chamber.

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Combustion Chamber

The area where fuel is ignited or burned to produce power. Formed by the top of the cylinder and the cylinder head.

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Camshaft

The camshaft is a rotating shaft with lobes that open and close the engine's valves at precise times.

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Pistons

Pistons are the moving parts inside cylinders that convert the force of combustion into mechanical motion.

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Piston Rings

Piston rings are seals that prevent combustion pressure from escaping and oil from entering the combustion chamber.

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Connecting Rods

Connecting rods connect the pistons to the crankshaft, transmitting the reciprocating motion of the pistons into the rotating motion of the crankshaft.

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Valves

Valves control the flow of air and exhaust gases in and out of the combustion chambers.

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Valve Guides

Valve guides are precision-machined components that provide support and control the movement of the valves.

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Valve Springs

Valve springs keep the valves closed except when they are pushed open by the camshaft.

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In-line Engine

A type of engine arrangement where all cylinders are aligned in a single row above the crankshaft.

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V-type Engine

A type of engine arrangement where cylinders are arranged in two rows in a V-shape, with every other cylinder on the opposite side.

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Opposed Engine

A type of engine arrangement where two banks of cylinders are positioned on opposite sides of the crankshaft, facing each other.

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Combustion

The process of burning fuel to produce heat and energy.

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Four-Stroke Cycle Engine

A type of internal combustion engine where the piston completes a full cycle of intake, compression, power, and exhaust in four strokes. It requires two full rotations of the crankshaft.

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Bottom Dead Center (BDC)

The lowest point of the piston's travel in the cylinder.

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Compression Ratio

The ratio of the volume inside the cylinder when the piston is at its lowest point (BDC) to its highest point (TDC).

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Detonation

The rapid, uncontrolled explosion of the fuel/air mixture, leading to engine damage.

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Top Dead Center (TDC)

The highest point of the piston's travel in the cylinder.

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Pre-ignition

When fuel/air mixture in a gasoline engine ignites prematurely due to excessive compression heat, causing uncontrolled combustion.

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Intake Stroke

The process where the piston moves downward, drawing in a mixture of fuel and air.

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Compression Stroke

The process where the piston moves upward, compressing the fuel-air mixture.

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Diesel Engine

A type of engine that utilizes the heat generated by compression to ignite the fuel/air mixture instead of using a spark plug.

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Power Stroke

The process where the compressed fuel-air mixture is ignited, pushing the piston down.

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Exhaust Stroke

The process where the piston moves upward, pushing exhaust gases out of the cylinder.

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Two-Stroke Cycle Engine

A type of internal combustion engine where the piston completes a full cycle of intake, compression, power, and exhaust in two strokes. It requires only one full rotation of the crankshaft.

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Fuel/Air Ratio

The ratio of fuel to air required for efficient combustion in an internal combustion engine.

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Bore

The diameter of a cylinder in an engine.

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Stroke

The distance a piston travels from top dead center (TDC) to bottom dead center (BDC).

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Piston Displacement

The volume of air displaced by the piston when it moves from BDC to TDC.

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Total Cubic Displacement

The total volume of air displaced by all pistons in an engine.

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Naturally Aspirated Engine

An engine where air is forced into the cylinders solely by atmospheric pressure.

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Super or Turbocharged Engine

An engine where a blower or turbine forces air into the cylinders.

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Energy

The ability or capacity to do work.

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Study Notes

Engine Operation

  • An engine converts heat energy to mechanical energy.
  • Engines differ from electrical motors, which convert electrical energy to mechanical energy.
  • Early engines utilized steam and atmospheric pressure.
  • Internal combustion engines (ICEs) use a piston to compress fuel within a cylinder.
  • Early ICEs used various fuel mixtures (coal gas, turpentine vapor, air).
  • Early ICEs had significant issues including size, weight, ignition, friction, and sealing.
  • Petroleum provided usable fuels and lubricants.
  • Otto invented a four-stroke cycle engine
  • This engine has commercial applications
  • Otto cycle engine developed in 1876
  • Rudolf Diesel later adapted this for a diesel engine.

Basic Parts and Operation

  • Engines require fuel, oxygen, and a heat source for combustion.
  • Methods must be available for compressing, containing, and converting combustion heat to reciprocating and rotary motion.
  • This process occurs in a repeating cycle: This cycle is called compression
  • Filling a cylinder with a combustible mixture.
  • Compressing the mixture into a smaller space.
  • Igniting the mixture and allowing expansion to produce power.
  • Removing the burnt gases from the cylinder.

Major Stationary Parts

  • Cylinder block: Houses the engine, provides mounting surfaces for other components, holds the main bearings for the crankshaft, and holds the combustion cylinders in the engine.
  • Cylinders are hollow tubes machined, or replaceable sleeves or liners.
  • Cylinders are responsible for combustion chambers and provide a smooth surface for the pistons to move.
  • Cylinder block may contain water jackets or passages.
  • Oil pan/crankcase: Serves as a reservoir for oil located at the bottom of the cylinder block
  • Cylinder head: Encloses top of the cylinders and forms part of the combustion chamber.
  • Cylinder head contains spark plugs or diesel injectors and coolant channels in addition to possibly intake or exhaust ports and valves

Major Rotating Parts

  • Crankshaft: Converts reciprocating motion of the pistons and connecting rods into rotary motion of the crankshaft. Also contains journals. It is made of steel.
  • Flywheel: Attached to the end of the crankshaft used for steady turning motion.
  • Connecting rods: Connect pistons to the crankshaft, transmitting reciprocating motion into rotary motion.

Valves

  • Valves open and close passages for the intake and exhaust ports.
  • Exception: Some engines use ports instead of valves.
  • Valves are made of materials that can resist high temperatures.
  • Valves are held closed by springs,opened by cam lobes (camshaft) and located in the cylinder head or cylinder block.

Two- and Four-Stroke Cycle Engines

  • Four-stroke cycles require two complete crankshaft revolutions per cycle of events (intake, compression, power, exhaust).
  • Two-stroke engines complete a cycle with one crankshaft revolution and two piston strokes.
  • Two-stroke engines often utilize different valve types.

Engine Lubrication and Cooling

  • Engine lubrication is essential for reducing friction within the engine.
  • Engine cooling is vital because of the heat generated during operation.
  • Engine lubricants and coolants must be specifically selected to handle the specific operating temperature range.

Measuring Engine Power

  • Horsepower (HP): A measure of power, related to the amount of work done per unit time. A concept invented by James Watt in the 18th century.
  • Torque: A measure of the rotational force, often calculated as Force x Length. Useful for calculating the turning force of a shaft.
  • Horsepower equations: Combining concepts of torque, and RPM
  • Dynamometer is a device to measure torque and power.
  • Different types of horsepower - drawbar, engine, PTO

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