Reciprocating Engines

This is the main housing that supports all the activities of an operational engine. It houses the crankshaft, connecting rods, and rod bearings.

This connects directly to the exhaust port of the cylinder. It opens and closes intermittently

between the strokes of the piston to allow the gases that result from burning the fuel-air mixture to escape

into the exhaust system.

The connecting rod links the piston to the crankshaft. It is the medium through which the linear motion of the piston is converted to the rotary motion of the crankshaft.

The topmost part of the cylinder, where all the cylinder accessories are located, including the intake and exhaust valves and the spark plug.

The fuel-air mixture is channeled into the cylinder through this

This vital part of the engineering design is what enables the rotary motion of the crank pin within the connecting rod.

They aid in sealing the

chamber within which combustion occurs. This ensures gases do not escape during the process, allowing the

engine to produce maximum power.

The source of ignition in most reciprocating engines. It is connected to an

electrical system and provides sufficient electrical spark at the right time to ignite and burn the fuel-air

mixture.

This connects directly to the intake port and is a barrier between the intake port and the

cylinder. It opens to let the fuel-air mixture flow into the cylinder and closes to prevent further flow of the

mixture into the cylinder.

Used to compress the fuel-air mixture supplied to the combustion chamber to a peak pressure point that is sufficient for effective combustion.