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Indicator diagram The device which measures the variations of the pressure in

the cylinder over a part or full cycle is called an indicator and the plot of such
information obtained is called an indicator diagram.
Basically there are two types of indicator diagram:
(i) Pressure-volume (p-v) plot
(ii) Pressure-crank angle (p-theta) plot
Both types of indicator diagram are mutually convertible.

The main types of engine indicators are:


1.

Piston indicator

2.

Balanced diaphragm type indicator

3.

Electronic indicator

4.

Optical indicator etc.

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