College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

IC engine and Turbomachine Lab
Mechanical Design stream
Group members ID.NO

1. Nahom Reta 0799/11

2. Mekdm Abebaw 0691/11
3. Mekdes Bogale 0688/11
4. Kidist Lemma 0610/11
5. Nathnael Alemayheu 0824/11
6. Kirubel Tadesse 0632/11
7. Fiker Tesfa 0434/11
8. Estifanos Melese 0381/11
9. Ephrem Abebe 0366/11
10. Nathnael Solomon 0840/11
Introduction
 Objective

The objective of carrying this lab experiment is to demonstrate the

procedures and techniques necessary to adjust both the inlet and outlet
valve clearance in IC engine to the optimum level. This optimum level
is usually determined by the manufacturers. So, most of the time the
procedure is carried out with the objective of adjusting the valve
clearance to the manufacturer specification. By doing so we can make
sure that the engine efficiency remains at its optimum level and is
operating its normal function properly. Failing to do so will probably
lead to valves being non-functional causing the engine to become
“unable” to start even when every other part of the engine is in perfect
condition.
 Results
At the beginning of the experiment the valve clearance we read using
the valve clearance gauge at the inlet and outlet valve were 5mm and
4mm respectively. We were instructed by our teacher to adjust the
clearance for both valves to 3mm. After performing the necessary steps
stated in the procedures section, using the necessary tools we were able
to adjust both the valves to 3mm.
 Conclusion & Discussion
After having observe the procedure and taking part in the process, we
can conclude that adjusting valve clearance is an important and
essential part in maintaining the engine efficiency and lifetime.
Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that we carefully follow the
instruction and carryout the procedure as stated per laboratory manual
or instructor. Failing to do so will cause the engine not only to fail but
also render it ineffective through time.