Reciprocating engine
What is meant by I.C. engine? In this type of engine, combustion of fuel takes place within the cylinder. This type of engine includes gas engine, petrol engines and diesel engines. These are generally used for road vehicles, locomotives, and aircraft and for other industrial applications. Write the classification of I.C. engines. Based on ignition: Spark ignition Compression ignition Based on fuel: Petrol engine Diesel engine Based on cooling system: Air cooled Water cooled What is reciprocating engine? An engine in which reciprocating motion of piston creates mechanical energy, necessary to do a work. What are the types of fuel ignition in reciprocating engine? Spark ignition- Uses a spark plug to ignite fuel Compression ignition- Compression will be done excessively so that when fuel enters it can automatically ignite. Note: Whenever we do compr...