Engine

What is the name of the item that surrounds the piston in an engine?

• Piston Landings

• Cylinder Bore

• Piston Crown

• Piston Rings

What is the purpose of piston rings in an engine?

• To connect the piston to the conrod

• To rotate the crankshaft

• To seal the space between the piston and the cylinder liner

• To act as a fuel injector

What is the name of the item that connects the piston to the conrod?

• Crankshaft

• Piston Pin

• Gudgeon Pin

• Wrist Pin

What is the function of plain bearings in an engine?

• To act as a fuel inlet

• To separate metal surfaces to prevent friction

• To connect the conrod to the crankshaft

• To seal the space between the piston rings and the cylinder liner

What is the distance between top dead center and the top of the cylinder called?

• Swept Volume

• Cylinder Volume

• Compression Ratio

• Clearance Volume

What is the purpose of valves in an engine?

• To allow air into the combustion space and exhaust gases out

• To rotate the crankshaft

• To seal the space between the piston and the cylinder liner

• To connect the piston to the conrod

What is the role of the camshaft in an engine?

• To directly connect the piston to the crankshaft

• To open and close the valves and inject fuel

• To separate metal surfaces to prevent friction

• To act as a fuel injector

What is the concept of degrees of rotation used for in engines?

• To determine the clearance volume

• To calculate the compression ratio

• To describe when different processes occur within the engine

• To measure the speed of the camshaft

What is the purpose of a timing diagram in an engine?

• To determine the clearance volume

• To calculate the compression ratio

• To describe when different processes occur within the engine

• To measure the speed of the camshaft

What is the function of the crankshaft in an engine?

• To open and close the valves and inject fuel

• To directly connect the piston to the camshaft

• To convert linear motion from the piston to rotary motion

• To rotate at half the speed of the camshaft