Classification of Internal Combustion Engine

Internal combustion engine is a heat engine which convert the energy of air fuel mixture burning within a combustion chamber into mechanical energy.

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Classification of I.C Engine
1.Based on the fuel used

• Diesel Engine
• petrol Engine(Gasoline Engine)

2.Based on the cycle

• Otto cycle
• Diesel cycle
• Dual cycle

3.Based on strokes

• Two stroke Engine
• Four stroke Engine

4.Based on cylinders

• Single Cylinder Engine
• Multi Cylinder Engine*

5.Based on the type of ignition

• Spark ignition Engine (S.I)
• Compression ignition (C.I)

6.Based on the lubrication system used

• Dry sump
• Wet sump

7.Based on the cooling system

• Air-cooled Engine
• Water cooled Engine

8.Based on the arrangement of valves

• L-head
• I-head
• T-head
• F-head

9.Based on the position of cylinders

• Horizontal Engine
• Vertical Engine
• Radial Engine
• Opposed piston Engine
• Opposed cylinder Engine
• V Engine
• W Engine
• Inline Engine

10.Based on the application

• Automobile Engine
• Aircraft Engine
• Locomotive Engine
• Marine Engine
• Stationary Engine

Two Stroke engine and its function.

Four stroke engine, Difference Between Four Stroke and two Stroke Engine.

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