A piston is a component of reciprocating engines, reciprocating pumps, gas compressors and pneumatic cylinders, among other similar mechanisms.

1. PISTON
Internal Combustion
Engine

2. (Position)

3. Function

4.  Transmits gas forces by the combustion of
the fuel
 Undergoes severe thermal stresses and
fluctuates mechanical stress

5. COMPONENTS

7. Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder

8. Hydraulics and
Free Piston Engines

9. Piston and Cylinder
(V-Type Engine)

10. Sides of a Piston
 Upper side called as Combustion Chamber
 Other side is the Crankcase

11. Combustion Chamber

12. Crankcase

13. Four Types Of Piston
 Trunk Piston
 Crosshead Piston
 Slipper Piston
 Deflector Piston

14. (Trunk Piston)
(Crosshead Piston)

15. (Slipper Piston)
(Deflector Piston)

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