PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS I C ENGINES CLASS NOTES Need for IC engines in automobiles and power generation is increasing day by day. Therefore design an efficient and economical engines. Judge the performance of the engine from the various parameters listed below: Indicated Horse Power, IHP Torque Brake Horse Power Mechanical Efficiency Frictional Horse Power Fuel…
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE QUESTION ANSWERS DEFINE KNOCKING Knocking is sudden rise of pressure and temperature . It releases of large quantity of heat due to abnormal burning of the fuel. This knocking adversely decreases the thermal efficiency and life of the engine. The process of knocking in diesel engines is similar to detonation in petrol…
TYPES OF ENGINES-SPARK AND COMPRESSION ENGINES There are many types of engines. Each is for a specific purpose. Petrol engine use a spark ignition cycle. Diesel engine use a compression ignition Cycle. Spark ignition is for light duty vehicles. Compression ignition is for heavy duty vehicles. Definition of an engine An engine is a device…