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Apa peran utama dari blok silinder dalam mesin otomotif?
Apa peran utama dari blok silinder dalam mesin otomotif?
Apa fungsi utama dari poros engkol dalam mesin otomotif?
Apa fungsi utama dari poros engkol dalam mesin otomotif?
Apa yang menyebabkan piston naik dan turun di dalam silinder?
Apa yang menyebabkan piston naik dan turun di dalam silinder?
Apa fungsi utama dari camshaft dalam mesin otomotif?
Apa fungsi utama dari camshaft dalam mesin otomotif?
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Apa yang terjadi jika terjadi kerusakan pada piston dalam sebuah mesin otomotif?
Apa yang terjadi jika terjadi kerusakan pada piston dalam sebuah mesin otomotif?
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Apa fungsi dari poros engkol pada mesin?
Apa fungsi dari poros engkol pada mesin?
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Apa fungsi camshaft pada mesin?
Apa fungsi camshaft pada mesin?
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Apa yang terjadi di dalam ruang bakar mesin?
Apa yang terjadi di dalam ruang bakar mesin?
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Apa yang dilakukan katup pada mesin?
Apa yang dilakukan katup pada mesin?
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Bagaimana peran poros engkol (crankshaft) pada mesin?
Bagaimana peran poros engkol (crankshaft) pada mesin?
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Study Notes
Automotive Engine Components
An automobile engine is a complex piece of machinery that uses heat energy released by burning fuel to perform mechanical work, translating chemical energy stored in fuels into kinetic energy that powers the vehicle. Let's delve into the key components of a typical automotive engine, exploring their roles and functions.
Cylinder Block (Cylinder Block)
The cylinder block, sometimes referred to as just the 'block,' is the base component of the engine. It holds all the other major parts in place. Its primary responsibilities are to house the cylinders—the spaces where the explosion caused by burning fuel occurs—as well as providing passageways for both coolant and oil throughout the engine.
Piston
Within each cylinder is a piston, a sliding component that moves up and down along a cylindrical track called a piston ring groove. As the piston moves up and down, it compresses the air-fuel mixture in the cylinder. The force applied by the expanding gas on the underside of the piston head drives the crankshaft, which ultimately turns the axles and transmission.
Crankshaft
The crankshaft is connected to the flywheel, a rotator assembly whose main job is to store rotational energy produced by the firing of the cylinder, allowing the motor to continue running smoothly even after the strokes finish. It is linked mechanically to the rod rising from the bottom of the cylinder, transmitting torque (rotational force) from the piston to turn the output shaft, thus driving the wheels of the vehicle.
Camshaft
Akin to a gear shift lever, the camshaft opens and closes the valves placed in the cylinder head to control the air entering the cylinder during the intake stroke and the exhaust leaving the cylinder during the exhaust stroke. Timing adjustment is achieved by altering the position of the cam relative to the crankshaft via a timing chain.
Valves
Valves serve two main purposes: opening to allow fresh air-fuel mixtures into the cylinders while closing off the exhaust, and vice versa. In essence, the valves manage the inflow and outflow of fluids—air and fuel, and exhaust gases—which are indispensable to the engine's operations.
Combustion Chamber
This is where the magic happens! Within the combustion chamber, the fuel is mixed with air and combusted; this releases energy that expands rapidly and forces the piston downward to generate power.
Cylinder Head
Perched above the engine's cylinders, the cylinder head contains several ports, largely for the entry and exit of air and exhaust. Additionally, the cylinder head holds the valves, sparks plugs, and fuel injectors.
Other components, though equally important, do not fall directly within the scope of the subtopics listed. However, they play significant roles in the overall functionality of the engine, such as the oxygen sensor, fuel pump, alternator, water pump, and starter.
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Description
Pelajari komponen-komponen utama dalam mesin otomotif, mulai dari blok silinder hingga poros engkol. Jelajahi peran dan fungsi masing-masing komponen dalam mengubah energi kimia menjadi energi kinetik yang menggerakkan kendaraan.
