Introduction of Engines
Automotive
Advertisement Why do we use the engines? The engine converts heat energy to mechanical output. The following diagram describes that primary energy can be converted into secondary energy using an engine. Engine Types Heat engines Non-thermal chemically powered motors Electric …
Lean burn engines
Automotive
Advertisement In an ideal, 100 percent efficient internal combustion engine, the fuel would burn to give just carbon dioxide and water vapor. In practice, of course, engines are far from efficient and the combustion process. Also produces carbon monoxide, oxides …
Checking the dwell angle
Automotive
Advertisement When fitting new contact-breaker points in the distributor, The normal way of checking the gap between them is with a feeler gauge. Points that have been in use for some times develop a Peakon one face that corresponds with …
The engine – how power is created
Automotive
Advertisement The conversion of fuel energy into power in , An engine starts when petrol is mixed with air in a device called a carburetor. To form a highly combustible mixture. The mixture is drawn into the cylinders through valves, …