Mechanical Science:
Diesel Engine Fundamentals:
One of the most general prime movers is the diesel engine. Before gaining a knowing of how the engine operates a basic understanding of the engine's elements must be gained. This lesson reviews the main elements of a generic diesel engine.
DEFINE the subsequent diesel engine terms:
a. Compression ratio
b. Bore
c. Stroke
d. Combustion chamber
Given a drawing of a diesel engine IDENTIFIES the following:
a. Piston/rod
b. Cylinder
c. Blower
d. Crankshaft
e. Intake ports or valve(s)
f. Exhaust ports or valve(s)
g. Fuel injector