5 Questions
What is the main function of an internal combustion engine?
To transform chemical energy into kinetic energy
Who is credited with creating the first commercially successful internal combustion engine?
Étienne Lenoir
What component does the force produced by combustion typically move in a piston engine?
Pistons
What is the working fluid in an internal combustion engine?
Air and combustion gases
When was the first modern internal combustion engine, known as the Otto engine, created?
1876
Study Notes
Internal Combustion Engine Overview
- The main function of an internal combustion engine is to convert chemical energy from fuel into mechanical energy.
Development of Internal Combustion Engine
- The first commercially successful internal combustion engine was created by Nikolaus August Otto.
Components and Working
- The force produced by combustion typically moves the piston in a piston engine.
- The working fluid in an internal combustion engine is air and fuel mixture, which is ignited inside the combustion chamber.
Historical Background
- The first modern internal combustion engine, known as the Otto engine, was created in 1876.
Test your knowledge of internal combustion engines with this quiz! Explore the principles and components of these heat engines, including combustion chambers and working fluid flow circuits. See how much you know about the application of high-temperature and high-pressure gases to engine components.
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