Engine Overview

Any machine that transforms any form of energy (chemical, electrical) into mechanical work transmitted through the way of his body (motor shaft) is called a motor. The internal combustion engine is the mechanically unit within which combustion occurs. Mechanical work is obtained throught the heat of combustion.

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Diesel or gasoline engines operate on a white-crank principle.
What this means? According to this principle, the bell-crank mechanism is designed to distribute the reciprocating movement of the pistons in the rotation movement of the crankshaft.

The internal combustion engine has the following systems or components:

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• mobile mechanism (piston, connecting rod, crankshaft)
• fixed parts (engine block, cylinder head, oil sump)
• air intake system (intake manifold, turbo compressor, filter)
• exhaust system (exhaust manifold, muffler)
• gas distribution systems (camshafts, valves)
• fuel system (pump, injector, filter)
• grease lubrication system (pump, filter)
• petrol ignition system (ignition coil, spark plugs)
• electrical system (starter, alternator)
• auxiliary systems (cooling, air conditioning)

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