POLYTHECNIC SULTAN ABDUL HALIM Laboratory Practise : 1 of 5

MU’ADZAM SHAH Semester :4

06000 JITRA,
KEDAH DARUL AMAN Programme : DJL

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Duration : 4 Hours per week

Code & Course:

DJL 30022 – PLANT ENGINEERING PRACTICES

1.0 TITLE: COMPRESSION RATIO

2.0 OBJECTIVES:

Determine the compressor ratio for 4-stroke gasoline engine.

3.0 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES :

3.1 Perform the experiments correctly according to the lab sheet and recognize the methods
used in the experiments
3.2 Prepare a proper technical report based on data from experiments
3.3 Demonstrate ability to lead a team to complete the assigned tasks or assigned project
during practical work sessions.

4.0 INTRODUCTION:

In a combustion engine, the static compression ratio is calculated based on the relative
volumes of the combustion chamber and the cylinder. It is a fundamental specification for
combustion engines. The dynamic compression ratio is a more advanced calculation which
also takes into account gasses entering and exiting the cylinder during the compression
phase.
Most engines used a fixed compression ratio, however a variable compression ratio engine is
able to adjust the compression ratio while the engine is in operation.

5.0 APPARATUS :

a. Petrol’s engine 1 cylinder 4 stroke

b. Pipette 25 ml

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 c. Dial gauge indicator holder
d. Vernier caliper
e. Internal micrometer
f. Measuring cylinder 1000 ml

6.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTION

6.1 Make sure that all machines have affective and properly working guards that are always in
placed where machines are operating.
6.2 Keep the floor clean of metal chips and curls, put them in container provided for such
things.
6.3 Don’t lean against the machines.
6.4 Get first aid immediately for any injury.

7.0 PROCEDURES:

a) Preparation
i. Remove cylinder’s head.
ii. Clean the cylinder block and combustion cavity.

b) Clearance volume (Vc)

i. Make sure the cylinder head has been placed on the vial with the combustion cavity
upwards.
ii. Fill water in cylinder 1000 ml.
iii. Insert water into pipette.
iv. Using pipette to fill water in the combustion cavity.
v. Record the data in the table.
vi. Repeat step ( iv ).
vii. Calculate the average clearance volume
Vc 1 2 3 average
ml

Error : ___________________

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 c) Swept Volume (Vs)
1.Length of stroke ( L )
i. Mount the dial gauge on cylinder.
ii. Rotate the crankshaft and make sure the piston at Bottom Dead Center (BDC) position,
iii. Set the dial gauge at 0 when the piston on BDC.
iv. Use the Vernier caliper to take the measuring.
v. Record the data in table below.
vi. Repeat step (iv).
vii. Make sure repeat at difference area to take measuring.
viii. Calculate the average length of stroke ( L )

L 1 2 3 Average
mm

Error : ________________

2. Diameter of bore ( B )
i. Before using the internal micrometer, make calibration first.
ii. Using the internal micrometer, place the internal micrometer on top the piston.
iii. Take the data recorded to the table.
iv. Repeat step ( ii and iii ) and repeat twice.

B 1 2 3 Average
mm

Error : _________________

8.0 RESULTS / DATA:

Compression ratio ( CR ) = Swept Volume ( Vs ) + Clearance Volume ( Vc )

Clearance Volume ( Vc )

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9.0 DISCUSSIONS:

10.0 CONCLUSION

11.0 REFERENCES: