Diesel Engine Basics

Internal combustion engines can be classified in a number of different ways: 1. Based on Combustion process IC engine (Diesel engine, petrol engine, gas turbine) EC Engine (Steam engine, steam turbine) 2. Based on ignition system Spark Ignition (SI) Compression Ignition (CI) 3. Based on Engine cycle Four-stroke cycle Two-stroke cycle 4. Based on Basic Design Reciprocating Rotary 5. Based on Position and number of cylinders position Single Cylinder In-Line V Engine Opposed Cylinder Engine Opposed piston engine Radial engine

6. Based on Air Intake Process Naturally Aspirated: Turbo charged Crankcase :compressed 7. Based on Fuel used Petrol engine Diesel engine 8. Based on Application Marine Engine Automobile engine Industrial Engine/off highway 9. Based on cooling method Air cooled Water cooled

Most commonly used terminology TDC , BDC, Bore Stroke, Clearance volume, Displacement volume, Compression ratio, IHP, BHP, Valve timing, valve overlap, Fuel timing, firing order, Tappet clearance, Droop, Hunting, stability, peak pressure, blow by, etc.

Cylinder Block Crank case/oil sump Crank shaft Cam shaft Cylinder liner Piston Piston ring Connecting rod Piston pin Cylinder head Cylinder head cover

Cylinder Block

Cylinder Head

Intake & exhaust valve Rocker arm Push rod Injector Fuel lift pump Fuel injection pump Turbo charger Air intake & Exhaust manifold Fly wheel Governor Water cooler/Radiator Air cooler/intercooler Oil cooler Oil pump Water pump Starter Charging alternator Timing /Drive gear Fan

Oil filter Fuel filter Air filter Water separator Coolant filter Thermostat Temperature & pressure sensors Spark plug Carburetor Main Bearing Gaskets