The document discusses two-stroke engines, including who invented them, their parts and operation, types of stroke engines, and advantages and disadvantages of two-stroke engines. Key points: - Two-stroke engines were invented in 1885 by Dugald Clerk. They have fewer moving parts than four-stroke engines and complete one cycle per revolution of the crankshaft. - Parts include the cylinder head, intake and transfer ports, piston, crankcase, and connecting rod. During operation, the intake/suction, compression, expansion/power, and exhaust stages occur. - Advantages are being more compact, lighter weight, simpler design, easier/cheaper to manufacture. Disadvantages