ME 3140 IC Engines Assignment 1

Engine Introduction
Q1. Describe the major functions of the following reciprocating engine components: Piston, Connecting Rod, Crankshaft, Cams and Cam Shaft, valves, Intake and Exhaust Manifold Q2. Indicate with appropriate sketch the different forces that act on the piston and the directions of these forces during the engine expansion stroke Q3. List five important differences between the design and operating characteristics of spark ignition and compression ignition engines Q4. Compare SI and CI engines with respect to (a) basic cycle (b) fuel used (c) introduction of fuel (d) ignition (e) compression ratio (f) speed (g) efficiency (h) weight Q5. The two-stroke cycle has twice the power per crank revolution as compared to a four stroke engine. However, the two-stroke cycle engine power output per unit volume displaced is less than twice the power output of an equivalent four stroke engine at the same speed. Suggest reasons why this potential advantage of two stroke engine is offset in practice Q6. Suggest why multi-cylinder engines prove more attractive than single-cylinder engines once the total engine displaced volume exceeds a few hundred cubic centimetres Q7. A four stroke cycle, 4 cylinder engine with a bore of 88 mm, a stroke of 85mm and a compression ratio of 9 is being operated at 3000 rpm. The inlet air conditions are 22.8 oC and 99,946 Pa. Determine a. The engine displacement volume (cm3) b. The engine clearance volume (cm3) c. The volumetric flow rate (m3/s) of the air into the engine assuming the charge inducted is only air and no losses d. The mass flow rate (g/s) of air into the engine given the above assumptions e. The mass of air inducted per cycle (g) Q8. Explain through sketches the energy and heat flow in an IC engine