Compression occurs within the cylinder as a four-part cycle that occurs with each advance and retreat of the piston (two strokes per cycle). The four parts of the cycle are compression, discharge, expansion and intake. They are shown graphically with pressure vs. volume plotted in what is known as a P-V diagram. Explain the sequence in the reciprocating piston movement with respect to the diagram below. Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engi Receiver Pressure Inlet Pressure Stroke PLV Diagram. Solution 4-1:Isobaric expanison takes place the cylinder breathes in air through the inlet valvesThe piston move from top dead centre(TDC) to bottom dead centr(BDC).When trapped air in the clearance space is expanded to atmospheric pressure, further downward movement of the piston creates a vacuum inside the cylinder and thereby atmospheric air enters through suction valve 1-2:isentropic compression:The inlet valve and exit valve are closed.The piston moves from BDC towards TDC. 2-3: As piston approaches TDC discharge valve opens and compressed air is delivered 3-4:Undelivered air trapped in the clearance space is expanded as piston moves down.