The document provides an overview of internal combustion engines, including types such as two-stroke and four-stroke engines, along with their advantages and disadvantages. It discusses the working principles of various engine types, including diesel and Wankel rotary engines, and touches on their applications in transportation and power generation. Key concepts include Carnot's theorem, fuel mixture combustion, and differences in efficiency and construction complexity among the engine types.
Internal Combustion Engines
Theinternal combustion engine is
an engine in which the combustion
of fuel-oxidizer mixture occurs in a
confined space
applied in:
automotive
rail transportation
power generation
ships
aviation
garden appliances
Internal Combustion Engines
–Theorem Carnot cycle -
Carnot's theorem is a
formal statement of
this fact: No engine
operating between two
heat reservoirs can be
more efficient than a
Carnot engine
operating between
those same reservoirs.
8.
Internal Combustion Engines
–Carnot cycle -
TH is the absolute of
cold reservoir
TC is the absolute of
hot reservoir
9.
Internal Combustion Engines
–two stroke -
1. Power / Exhaust
a. ignition
b. piston moves downward
compressing fuel-air mixture
in the crankcase
c. exhaust port opens
2. Intake / Compression
a. inlet port opens
b. compressed fuel-air mixture
rushes into the cylinder
c. piston upward movement
provides further compression
10.
Internal Combustion Engines
–two stroke -
Advantages:
lack of valves, which simplifies construction and
lowers weight
fire once every revolution, which gives a
significant power boost
can work in any orientation
good power to weight ratio
Drawbacks:
lack of a dedicated lubrication system makes
the engine to wear faster.
necessity of oil addition into the fuel
low efficiency
produce a lot of pollution
11.
Internal Combustion Engines
–four stroke -
starting position
a. piston starts moving
down
b. intake valve opens
c. air-fuel mixture gets in
1. intake
a. piston moves up
b. both valves closed
c. air-fuel mixture
gets compressed
2. compression
12.
Internal Combustion Engines
–four stroke -
ignition
a. air-fuel mixture
explodes driving the
piston down
3. power
a. piston moves up
b. exhaust valve opens
c. exhaust leaves the
cylinder
4. exhaust
13.
Internal Combustion Engines
–four stroke -
Advantages:
•dedicated lubrication system makes to
engine more wear resistant
•better efficiency that 2-stroke engine
•no oil in the fuel – less pollution
Drawbacks:
•complicated constriction
•should work in horizontal position
due to lubrication
Internal Combustion Engines
Wankelrotary
engine
Advantages:
•higher power output
•no reciprocating mass
•simpler and lighter construction
Drawbacks:
•increased wear of rubbing parts
•higher fuel consumption
•requirement for better materials