piston- internal combustion engine
DESCRIPTION
A piston is a component of reciprocating engines, reciprocating pumps, gas compressors and pneumatic cylinders, among other similar mechanisms.TRANSCRIPT
PISTON
Internal Combustion
Engine
(Position)
Function
Transmits gas forces by the combustion of
the fuel
Undergoes severe thermal stresses and
fluctuates mechanical stress
COMPONENTS
Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder
Hydraulics and
Free Piston Engines
Piston and Cylinder
(V-Type Engine)
Sides of a Piston
Upper side called as Combustion Chamber
Other side is the Crankcase
Combustion Chamber
Crankcase
Four Types Of Piston
Trunk Piston
Crosshead Piston
Slipper Piston
Deflector Piston
(Trunk Piston)
(Crosshead Piston)
(Slipper Piston)
(Deflector Piston)
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