Lubrication System

An engine would be destroyed if the moving parts were allowed to make metal-
to-metal contact the friction would lead the metals to become melted, in order to prevent
this all moving parts ride on a thin film of oil that will be circulated in the engine. It also
helps cool down the engine.

The lubrication system must include oil tanks, coolers, pipes and oil pumps. The main aim is in
moving parts. It is used to reduce the friction and reduce tear and wear of the engine
components. In the lubricating system the oil is pumped from the lubricating oil tank
through the oil cooler where the oil is cooled by cold water entering the engine. The hot
oil after cooling the moving parts returns to the lubricating oil tank.

Contains:
· Oil pumps
· Oil tanks
· Filters
· Coolers & pipes.
Types:
1. Wet sump lubrication system
i)Splash System
ii)Semi pressure system
iii)Fuel pressure system
2. Dry sump lubrication system.
3. Mist sump lubrication system.

Splash System:
· Used in 4 stroke stationary engines.
· Bottom of sump contains lubricating oil. Scoop is located at the bottom which splashes oil
from all the parts.
· Suitable for low & medium speed engines.

Semi pressure System:

· Combination of splash & pressure systems.
· Oil is pumped from the sump through a filter and fed to main bearings.
· Less cost.

Full pressure system:

· Oil is pumped from sump through filter under pressure to various parts for lubrication.
· Oil is supplied to big end & small end bearings.

Dry sump lubrication system:

· Used in two stroke cycle engines.
· Mixture of oil & fuel is induced through carburetor & is vaporized.