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What is meant by the term combustion?
This is the process of burning
Does internal combustion engines burn fuel outside the engine?
No the fuel is burnt inside the engine, hence the term "internal combustion"
What is meant by the term spontaneous combustion?
A fire started without any help.
Why do cars use internal combustion engines rather than external combustion engines?
The term "Internal combustion" means the burning, or combustion of the fuel/air is detonated in an enclosed cylinder under compression, driving piston down. If the combustion was external, there would simply be an explosion in the air that produces no power.
Hemi Engine?
The term "hemi engine" refers to an engine with a hemispherical combustion chamber. The word "hemi" is short for hemispherical, and it describes the shape of the combustion chamber in the cylinder head of the engine. This design is known for its efficiency in allowing air and fuel to flow in and out of the chamber, leading to improved combustion.
Why is four stroke ingine is internal combustion?
A four-stroke engine is classified as an internal combustion engine because it generates power through the combustion of fuel and air within a confined space, typically the engine's cylinders. During its operation, the engine goes through four distinct strokes: intake, compression, power, and exhaust, all occurring within the cylinder. This internal process allows the engine to convert the chemical energy from fuel into mechanical energy, driving the vehicle or machinery. The combustion occurs internally, hence the term "internal combustion engine."
What is the term that describes a gasolines ability to resist explosion during a combustion?
The term that describes a gasoline's ability to resist explosion during combustion is "octane rating." A higher octane rating indicates that the fuel can withstand greater compression before detonating, which helps prevent knocking and improves engine performance. This characteristic is crucial for optimal combustion in internal combustion engines.
What is engine configuration?
Engine configuration is an engineering term for the layout of the major components of a reciprocating piston internal combustion engine. These components are the cylinders and crankshafts in particular but also, sometimes, the camshaft(s).
What is meant by the term flame retention?
Flame retention refers to the ability of a burner to maintain and stabilize a continuous flame during combustion. Good flame retention is important for efficient burning of fuel and reducing emissions in combustion systems.
What is meant by the term inlet valve lag?
Inlet valve lag refers to the delay in the opening of the inlet valve in an internal combustion engine relative to the position of the piston during its cycle. This lag can affect engine performance, particularly during the intake stroke, as it may limit the amount of air-fuel mixture entering the combustion chamber. Proper timing of the inlet valve is crucial for optimizing engine efficiency and power output. Excessive lag can lead to reduced performance and increased emissions.
What is meant by PS in engine?
PS is a German term Pferd Strom, which translated into English is Horse Power.
What are the symptoms of a dead engine?
The term 'dead engine' is usually meant to refer to an engine that wont start. The symptoms are that the engine does not start, the starter might turn it over, but that is it. No firing, no backfiring, the engine is effectively 'dead.'
