ENGINE CLASSIFICATION

1. Cylinder Arrangement- The in-line engine has a single row

of cylinders extending vertically upward from the crankcase
and aligned with the crankshaft main bearings. The V type has
two rows of cylinders, usually forming an angle of 60° or 90°
between the two banks. V-8 engines (eight cylinders).

2. Valve Arrangement- According to the valve arrangement of

the inlet and exhaust valve in various positions in the cylinder
head or block, the automobile engines are classified into four
categories. These arrangements are named as 'L', 'I', 'F' and
'T'.

3. Process of Cooling- There are two types of cooling

systems: (i) Air cooling system and (ii) Water-cooling
system. In this type of cooling system, the heat, which
is conducted to the outer parts of the engine, is
radiated and conducted away by the stream of air,
which is obtained from the atmosphere.

4. Types of Fuel used for Particular Engine-

Hydrocarbon-based fuels which are gasoline, diesel,
natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have
been generally used in the diesel and gasoline engines
as a fuel.
5. Engine works in terms of its Cycle and
Stroke- An internal-combustion engine goes
through four strokes: intake, compression,
combustion (power), and exhaust. As the
piston moves during each stroke, it turns
the crankshaft.