PISTON ENGINE PROPULSION

Chapter 1

Mechanical Arrangement

1933 Alvis Engine

2014HyundaiEngine

Mechanical Arrangement - Basics

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A

B

Hand force in direction ‘A’ gives rotational

force on nut

Leg force in direction ‘B’ gives rotational

force on pedal/crank propels bicycle along

Mechanical Arrangement - Basics

Cylinder

Piston

Connecting Rod

Crank Shaft

‘Big-end’

Gudgeon Pin Main

Bearings

Offset Bearing

Counter Balance Weight

11

2233

44Pistons

Crankshaft

Rear

Front

Flywheel attachment

flange

Timing Belt and Water Pump

driving pulley location

Main Bearings

Mechanical Arrangement - Basics

Mechanical Arrangement – Main Parts

Sump (Oil Tank)

‘Rocker Box’ Cover

Cylinder Block

Flywheel

Valve Gear

Crankshaft and Pistons

Exploded View of the Engine

Cylinder Head Assembly

Timing Shaft

Mechanical Arrangement – Valve Gear

Valve Operation

The Inlet Valve needs to be open to allow fuel/air mixture in

The Exhaust Valve needs to be open to

allow burnt gases out

Inlet Valve Exhaust Valve

Mechanical Arrangement – Valve Gear

Rocker

Rocker Shaft

Closing spring

Valve Seat

Push Rod

Cam Shaft

Inlet Valve Closed Inlet Valve Open

Valve Lift

Push Rod Mechanism

Mechanical Arrangement – Valve Gear

Overhead Cam -No Rocker

Overhead Cam and Rocker Push Rod

Mechanism

Mechanical Arrangement – Valve Gear

Modern Engines use a toothed rubber belt to drive the cam shafts

Cam Drive Mechanism

Crankshaft and

Pistons

Twin Cam System

Chain Tensioners

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Put it all together

How does it work?

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