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Outline
• In this lecture we will learn about:– Definition of internal combustion– Development of the internal combustion
engine– Different engine classifications
• We will also draw a comparison between the S.I. Engines and the C.I. Engines.
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Introduction• The Internal Combustion (I.C.) engine is a heat
engine that converts chemical energy (in the fuel) into mechanical energy (available on a rotating shaft).
• Internal Vs. External combustion.• History:
– 1859 Discovery of oil.– 1876 First four stroke spark ignition engine
produced by Nicholas Otto.– 1888 Pneumatic rubber tire invented by John
Dunlop– 1892 First compression ignition engine produced
by Rudolph Diesel.
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Engine ClassificationsInternal combustion engines can be classified in a number of ways:
• Basic Design:– Reciprocating: Piston-
Cylinder arrangement– Rotary: Rotor-Stator
arrangement
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Engine Classifications
• Type of ignition:– Spark Ignition (S.I.)– Compression Ignition (C.I.)
• Engine Cycle:– Four-Stroke Cycle: four piston movements
over two engine revolutions / cycle– Two-Stroke Cycle: two piston movements
over one revolution / cycle
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Engine Classifications
• Valve Location:– In the head
(overhead valve / I head )
– In the block (Flat head / L head )
– One in the head, one in the block (F head)
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Engine Classifications
• Position and number of cylinders:– In-line (straight):
most common 4 cylinders
– V Engine: V6 and V8 most common
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Engine Classifications
– Opposed cylinder (flat): small aircrafts
– Opposed piston
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Engine Classifications
– Radial Engine: large aircraft and ship engines
– W Engine: rare –racing purposes
– Single cylinder: research purposes
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Engine Classifications
• Method of fuel input (S.I. engines):– Carburetted– Fuel Injection:
• Multipoint port fuel injection (at the cylinder intake)
• Throttle body fuel injection (in the manifold)
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Engine Classifications• Air intake system:
– Naturally aspirated– Charged (Intake air
pressure increased):• Supercharged: using
compressor driven by crankshaft
• Turbocharged: turbine-compressor driven by exhaust gases flow
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Engine Classifications
• Type of cooling:– Air cooled– Liquid cooled
• Fuel used:– Gasoline (Petrol / Benzene)– Diesel– Other (Gas, LPG, Alcohol….etc)
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Engine Classifications
• Application:– Automotive– Locomotive– Aircraft– Marine– Stationary– Small portable
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(S.I. Engines) Vs. (C.I. Engines)• Fuel Economy:
– C.I. engines are more economic due to the higher thermal efficiency (30-40% compared to 20-30 %) because of the higher compression ratios.
• Power and torque:– S.I. engines are more powerful at higher speeds due
to their shorter stroke and wider speed range.• Reliability:
– C.I. engines are more robust, run cooler and generally have a longer life.
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(S.I. Engines) Vs. (C.I. Engines)• Safety:
– Fire risk is less in C.I. engines since diesel (unlike petrol) is not flammable at normal operating temperatures.
• Cost: – C.I. are more expensive due to their heavy
construction and advanced injection equipment.• Pollution:
– C.I. engines produce less CO and CO2 but more NOxand much more particulates (soot).