2. What is an Engine?
An ENGINE is a
machine used to convert
HEAT ENERGY into
MECHANICAL
ENERGY.
3. Petrol engine
A petrol engine (known as a gasoline engine) is an
INTERNAL COMBUSTION engine with the spark ignition.
So it is also known as spark ignition engine(S.I. Engine).
Fuel used In a petrol engine is a gasoline ( Petrol ) and
similar volatile fuel.
The petrol engine works on principle of theoretically OTTO
CYCLE.
4. There are TWO types of Petrol Engines
- 4 STROKE PETROL ENGINE.
- 2 STROKE PETROL ENGINE.
6. A FOUR STROKE PETROL ENGINE shown in figure.
The valve operating the inlet is called inlet valve and the valve operating the
exhaust is called exhaust valve. The spark plug fitted at the top of cylinder
head initiates the ignition of the air fuel mixture.
The piston performs four stroke to complete one
working cycle. The four different strokes are;
Suction stroke
Compression stroke
Power stroke
Exhaust stroke
7. INTAKE STROKE
INTAKE VALVE OPEN
EXHAUST VALVE CLOSED
PISTON GO TO TDC TO BDC
AIR-FUEL MIXTURE ENTER IN TO THE
CYLINDER
8. COMPRESSION STROKE
INTAKE VALVE CLOSED
EXHAUST VALVE CLOSED
PISTON GO TO BDC TO TDC
AIR-FUEL MIXTURE COMPRESSED IN TO THE
CYLINDER
9. POWER STROKE
INTAKE VALVE CLOSED
EXHAUST VALVE CLOSED
AIR-FUEL MIXTURE BURN INTO THE COMBUSTION
CHAMBER
PISTON GO TO TDC TO BDC
10. EXHAUST STROKE
INTAKE VALVE CLOSED
EXHAUST VALVE OPEN
PISTON GO TO BDC TO TDC
EXHAUST GAS OUT THROUGH THE EXHAUST VALVE
11. THE WORKING OF 4 - STROKE PETROL ENGINE.
Exhaust valve Inlet valve
Petrol and air mixture
Exhaust
gases
TDC
BDC
Spark plug
13. As the name itself implies, all the processes in
two stroke cycle engine are completed in two
strokes.
In two stroke engine cycle operations suction , compression ,
expansion and exhaust are completed in one complete
revolution.
These engines have one power stroke per revolution of the
crank shaft.
Two-stroke engines do not have valves, which simplifies their
construction and lowers their weight.
16. Advantages of Petrol engine
High engine speeds of about 3000 rpm.
Lighter in a weight because maximum pressure and temperature is less.
Less initial cost.
Less maintenance cost.
Disadvantages of Petrol engine
low compression ratio ranging from 6 to 10.
The thermal efficiency is lower due to lower compression ratio.
Running cost higher because petrol is costly.