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    There are two main types of engines: internal combustion engines and external combustion engines. Internal combustion engines burn fuel inside the engine, with the most common being the four-stroke engine. External combustion engines burn fuel outside the engine and use the heat to power the engine. Engines can also be classified based on their design, number of strokes, fuel used, ignition method, number of cylinders, cylinder arrangement, and other factors.

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    There are two main types of engines: internal combustion engines and external combustion engines. Internal combustion engines burn fuel inside the engine, with the most common being the four-stroke engine. External combustion engines burn fuel outside the engine and use the heat to power the engine. Engines can also be classified based on their design, number of strokes, fuel used, ignition method, number of cylinders, cylinder arrangement, and other factors.

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    There are two main types of engines: internal combustion engines and external combustion engines. Internal combustion engines burn fuel inside the engine, with the most common being the four-stroke engine. External combustion engines burn fuel outside the engine and use the heat to power the engine. Engines can also be classified based on their design, number of strokes, fuel used, ignition method, number of cylinders, cylinder arrangement, and other factors.

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    There are two main types of engines: internal combustion engines and external combustion engines. Internal combustion engines burn fuel inside the engine, with the most common being the four-stroke engine. External combustion engines burn fuel outside the engine and use the heat to power the engine. Engines can also be classified based on their design, number of strokes, fuel used, ignition method, number of cylinders, cylinder arrangement, and other factors.

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    Types of Engines

    Types of Engines

    Types of Engines :- The engine is a device that converts the heat


    energy of fuel into mechanical energy. The engines are mostly
    used in the automobile industry. Different kinds of engines are
    available based on our requirements.

    Different Types of Engines


    The major distinction between engines is 1) Internal Combustion
    Engine 2) External Combustion Engine.

    A) Internal Combustion Engine


    As the name suggests that in an Internal Combustion Engine
    combustion of fuel takes place inside the engine. The most
    common type of IC Engine is the four-stroke engine which has
    four different steps.

    1. Injection of fuel and oxidizer (Air) mixer inside the engine.


    :
    2. Compression of Mixer.
    3. Ignition of Fuel mixer by a spark.
    4. Rejection of exhaust.

    In this engine, fuel enters inside the combustion chamber and the
    piston compresses it. Due to compression and spark ignition, high
    pressure and temperature impart on the piston which is used to
    rotate crank which is connected to the piston via a connecting
    rod.

    B) External Combustion Engine


    As the name suggests that in an External Combustion Engine
    combustion of fuel takes place outside the Engine.  Here the extra
    heat is utilized to produce low-pressure steam which is used in
    the turbine to produce electricity. Here the fuel is burnt outside
    the engine so we can also use solid fuel.

    Now let’s talk about different types of engines based on


    different criteria:

    C) Based on Design:
    1. Reciprocating Engine (Piston Engine): ( Types
    of Engines )

    In this type of engine piston-cylinder assembly is given. Piston


    moves to and for inside the cylinder. This is the most common
    type of engine used in the automobile industry.

    2. Rotary Engine (Wankel Engine): ( Types of


    Engines )

    Rotary Engine : In this type of engine instead of the piston there


    :
    is a rotor that rotates the wheel of the vehicle. It is invented in
    1957 but is currently not used by people. The pressure generated
    by fuel combustion is imparted on the rotor.

    D) Based on the Number of Strokes:


    1. Four Strokes Engine: ( Types of Engines )

    Four Strokes Engine : In this engine, the piston moves two times
    up and down and the crank rotates two times per single fuel
    combustion. This is a very efficient type of engine. It is used in
    bikes, cars, etc.

    2. Two Strokes Engines: ( Types of Engines )

    Two Strokes Engines : In these engines, the piston moves only


    once up and down. The crank rotates only once per single fuel
    combustion.

    E) Based on Fuel Used:


    1. Diesel Engine: Uses Diesel as fuel. Ex. Bus, Truck, etc.
    2. Petrol Engine: Uses Petrol as fuel. Ex. Car, Bike, etc.
    3. Gas Engine: Uses LPG or CNG gas as fuel. Ex. Auto, etc.
    4. Electric Engine: Uses electric energy to rotate the crank. Ex.
    Car.

    F) Based on the Method of Ignition:


    1. Compression-Ignition Engine: ( Types of
    Engines )

    Here no extra equipment is used to ignite the fuel. Due to


    compression of fuel temperature increases which causes ignition
    :
    of fuel.

    2. Spark-Ignition Engine: ( Types of Engines )

    Here to ignite fuel we use a spark plug. Due to this, it is called a


    spark-ignition engine.

    G) Based on the Number of cylinders:


    1. Single-cylinder engine: ( Types of Engines )

    Here we use only one the cylinder and piston assembly that is
    connected to the crank.

    2. Multi-cylinder engine: ( Types of Engines )

    Here we use more than two cylinders and a piston assembly and
    that is connected to the crank. The figure is shown below.

    H) Based on the Arrangement of cylinders:


    1. In-line Engine: Here cylinders are arranged in a single line
    along with the crankshaft.
    2. V-type Engine: Here cylinders are put at an angle along with
    the crankshaft.
    3. Opposed cylinder engine: Here cylinders are at an angle of
    180o. Same as V-type but and 180o angle.
    4. W-type Engine: Here cylinders are the same as V-type but it
    has three cylinders pr single crankshaft.
    5. Radial Engine: Here cylinders are all around the shaft as
    shown in the figure.
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