How to Understand the Four-Stroke Engine
Objective: To understand the working process of a four-stroke engine.
Materials Needed:
Diagram of a four-stroke engine
Engine model (optional)
Steps:
Intake Stroke:
The intake valve opens, and the piston moves down the cylinder.
This creates a vacuum that draws in a mixture of air and fuel into the combustion chamber.
Compression Stroke:
The intake valve closes, and the piston moves back up the cylinder.
This compresses the air-fuel mixture, making it more volatile and ready for ignition.
Power Stroke:
At the top of the compression stroke, the spark plug ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture.
The explosion forces the piston down the cylinder, creating power that turns the crankshaft.
Exhaust Stroke:
The exhaust valve opens, and the piston moves back up the cylinder.
This expels the burnt gases from the combustion chamber through the exhaust valve.
Conclusion: Understanding the four-stroke engine involves knowing the sequence of intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes. Each stroke plays a crucial role in the engine's operation, converting fuel into mechanical energy efficiently.
What happens during the intake stroke of a four-stroke engine?