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Two-stroke engines generally pollute the air more than four-stroke engines due to their design and operation. In a two-stroke engine, the combustion cycle is completed in just two strokes of the piston, which often leads to incomplete combustion and unburned fuel escaping during the exhaust phase. Additionally, two-stroke engines typically mix oil with fuel for lubrication, resulting in higher emissions of hydrocarbons and particulate matter. In contrast, four-stroke engines have a more efficient combustion process and separate lubrication systems, leading to lower emissions.

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Why does a two stroke engine pollute air more than a four stroke engine?

A two-stroke engine pollutes the air more than a four-stroke engine primarily because it completes a power cycle in just two strokes of the piston, allowing for less efficient combustion. This design often results in unburned fuel being expelled with the exhaust, leading to higher emissions of hydrocarbons and other pollutants. Additionally, two-stroke engines typically lack sophisticated emissions control technologies, further exacerbating their environmental impact. In contrast, four-stroke engines have a more complete combustion process and usually incorporate systems to reduce emissions.


What does scavenging take place on a four stroke cycle diesel engine?

In a four-stroke cycle diesel engine, scavenging occurs during the intake stroke when fresh air is drawn into the combustion chamber. The exhaust stroke follows, where burnt gases are expelled, creating a pressure difference that helps pull in fresh air. While scavenging is more commonly associated with two-stroke engines, it is essential in four-stroke engines to ensure efficient combustion and minimize residual exhaust gases. Effective scavenging improves engine performance and emissions by ensuring a clean air-fuel mixture for combustion.


Why can a four-cycle engine accelerate slower than a two-cyle engine?

A four-cycle engine typically has a more complex design that includes four distinct strokes (intake, compression, power, and exhaust), resulting in a power stroke every two revolutions of the crankshaft. In contrast, a two-cycle engine produces a power stroke with every crankshaft revolution, allowing it to generate power more frequently. This difference means that two-cycle engines can often accelerate faster than four-cycle engines due to their higher power-to-weight ratio and simpler mechanics, which provide more immediate power delivery. Additionally, four-cycle engines may be heavier and have more internal friction, further contributing to slower acceleration.


Why two stroke engine not used in aircrafts?

In the two stroke petrol engine as you know suction,compression,ignition,expansion and exhaust is completed in only two stroke and one revolution of crank wheel more over diesel ignites at very high pressure which is not the same in case of petrol........if petrol is also ignited under pressure it explodes producing a big thumping sound.called KNOCKINGthis may reduce the power output and also lead to breakdown of the engine. For the above reason two stroke engine cannot compress air and ignite the fuel like diesel engine.


A steam engine is an example of an?

An external combustion engine. It's also an example of an engine that will start itself (no starter motor required if it's the piston type rather than a turbine). It's also an example of an engine that has more torque when its running slowly than when it speeds up (if it's the piston type rather than a turbine).

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Two stroke engines pollute the air more than four stroke engines?

Yes, two stroke (or Two cycle) engines have oil that is mixed into the fuel to lubricate the motor's moving parts. Where as, in a 4 stroke engine the oil is separate from the fuel. When the fuel oil mix is burned in a two cycle engine more pollution is given off.


Why does a two stroke engine pollute air more than a four stroke engine?

A two-stroke engine pollutes the air more than a four-stroke engine primarily because it completes a power cycle in just two strokes of the piston, allowing for less efficient combustion. This design often results in unburned fuel being expelled with the exhaust, leading to higher emissions of hydrocarbons and other pollutants. Additionally, two-stroke engines typically lack sophisticated emissions control technologies, further exacerbating their environmental impact. In contrast, four-stroke engines have a more complete combustion process and usually incorporate systems to reduce emissions.


Most cars have a four-stroke engine with four or more what?

Valves


What is a 4 stroke outboard?

Combustion piston engines can have two different work cycles, 2-stroke and 4-stroke. 2-stroke tends to have a better power to weight ratio, but pollute more. A 4-stroke outboard is simply an outboard engine that works the same way as a car engine.


What is more efficient a four stroke engine or two stroke and why?

The most efficient to date is a 2-stroke design. it is a turbo desiel 2-stroke. but normally a 4-stroke is usually the more efficient of the two engine types.


Is four stroke and four cycle the same thing?

Yes, "four cycle" and "four stroke" are the same. The two terms may be used to describe an engine. As a rule, the term "four stroke" is more commonly used.


Why do 4 stroke engines have replaced 2 stroke engines?

A 2 stroke engine requires you to mix 2 cycle oil in with the gasoline. This requires more money, and it is much more trouble to have oil with you every time you fill the gas tank up. A 4 stroke engine only requires oil in the lower part of the engine, and it burns gasoline right out of the gas station pump. 2 cycles also pollute very bad, as the blue smoke that is a characteristic of them is bad pollution.


What is the difference between a two stroke dirtbike and a four stroke?

A 4-stroke will run quieter and cleaner. It will rev lower. For a given engine power it'll be heavier and bigger. For a given engine power it'll use less fuel. The engine will need more parts and be more complicated 4-strokes generally have better torque at low revs. A 2-stroke will run noisier and pollute more, It will rev higher, for a given engine power it'll be smaller and lighter. For a given engine power it'll use more fuel. The engine will consist of fewer parts, and be a simpler design. 2-strokes generally have less torque at low revs but do better at high revs.


Why do most very small engines operate on 2 stroke?

Most small engines are two stroke because you can get more power from a smaller engine with two stroke rather than a four stroke engine. It takes less to cool and to operate the engine.


Why does a four stroke engine run cooler than a 2 stroke engine?

A four-stroke engine runs cooler than a two-stroke engine primarily because it has a more efficient cooling system due to its longer cycle, which allows for more complete combustion and better heat dissipation. In a four-stroke engine, the intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes are separated, giving more time for heat to escape during the exhaust stroke. In contrast, a two-stroke engine fires once every revolution, leading to less time for heat to dissipate and often resulting in higher operating temperatures. Additionally, two-stroke engines typically mix oil with fuel for lubrication, which can also contribute to increased heat generation.


What makes a two stroke engine produce twice as much power as a four stroke?

A 2-stroke engine makes power every2 cycles were a 4-stroke makes power every 4.Hence 2x power. This is absolutely INCORRECT! A two stroke engine develops it's PEAK horse power twice as fast as a four stroke for the reason given but that is it. For a given displacement a four stroke engine will ALWAYS make more torque and horsepower than a two stroke engine of equal displacement. This is due to the fact that a four stroke engine cleans the cylinder of contaminated (exhaust) air, compresses the air/fuel to a more efficient level, and draws a cleaner air/fuel mixture into the cylinder as there is no slow burning, air/fuel mixture contaminating oil mixed in the combustion charge. I have over forty years experience working on engines, and can tell you, the ONLY reason two stroke engines have lasted this long, is due to the fact that they weigh less than an equivalent horsepower four stroke engine. If they DID develop more horsepower, the four stroke would not have become the standard internal combustion engine used in transportation, generators, air compressors and the like.


Why 4 stroke engine is easy to start than 2 stroke?

A four stroke engine contains a lot more rotating parts. Four strokes contain one or more camshafts, cam gears, and a timing chain. All of which cause more rotating resistance (mass) than a two stroke has. A two stroke has none of these rotating parts, therefore, it rotates more easily when kick starting. Also the two stroke fires (sparks) twice as often (per revolution), than a four stroke, doubling your chances of getting spark (ignition) during the kick starting process.