Engine

What is Engine Valves and Tappet Clearance?

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Engine valves are the most important component in an automobile vehicle. Valves are the gate used to open and close the gate for the incoming air and the exhausted charge to get out from the cylinder. In this article, I will discuss the details of the Engine valves and Tappet …

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What is Piston Rings | Types of Piston Rings.

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Piston Rings- 

Piston rings are fitted into the grooves of the piston to maintain a good seal between the piston and the cylinder wall. There are three functions of the piston rings as follows : 
  1. To provide a pressure seal to prevent blow-by of burnt gases. blow-by is the name that describes the escape of burned gases from the combustion chamber, past the piston, and into the crankcase. 
  2. To form the main path for the conduction of heat from the piston crown to the cylinder walls. 
  3. To control the flow of oil to the skirt and rings themselves in adequate quantity while preventing an excessive amount from reaching the combustion chamber with consequent waste and carbonization. 

What is the 4-stroke Diesel Engine?

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  Diesel Engine-  The engines of heavy motor vehicles(like trucks, and buses), stationary power plants, big industrial units, and ships mostly operate on diesel cycles or constant pressure cycles. It was introduced by Dr. Rudolph Diesel in 1897. The diesel cycle differs from the otto cycle in one respect. The …

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What is Piston Clearance?

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  Piston Clearance-  Pistons are usually small in diameter than the bore of the cylinder. The space between the cylinder and the cylinder wall is called the piston clearance. This clearance is essential for the following reasons :  It provides a space for a film of lubricant between the piston …

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What is Piston in Simple terms | How Piston made?

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A piston is considered one of the most essential parts of a reciprocating engine as it helps convert the chemical energy obtained by fuel combustion into useful mechanical power. The purpose of the piston is to provide a means of conveying the expansion of the gases to the crankshaft, via connecting rod, without loss of gas from above and oil from below. 

What is Engine Tuning and its Procedure?

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The engine is the most valuable component in the vehicle used to perform the output of the power. This engine drives the whole vehicle on the road. In this article, I will discuss the what is engine tuning and its procedure. What is Engine Tuning The Engine tunning deals with …

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What is Octane Number: How it Tested?

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  Description-  The antiknock value of fuel is measured in octane number rating. The fuel iso-octane is highly resistant to knock. It is given an octane rating of 100. Another fuel normal heptane nocks very easily. It is given a rating of Zero.  Iso-octane and heptane are actually the reference …

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How to Maintain Carburetor?

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  Description The carburetor should be cleaned from time to time in order to avoid blocking the jets and passages. For this purpose, it is preferable to use compressed air. Never use wire for cleaning the jets. Also check periodically for the lightness of flange securing nuts, starter fixing screws, …

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