Department of Technical Education

Andhra Pradesh

Branch : Automobile Engineering

Institute : Govt. Polytechnic, Atmakur
Year/Semester : III Semester
Subject : Automobile Power Plants
Subject Code : A302
Topic : Engines
Duration : 50 Minutes
Sub Topic : Classification of Engines
Teaching Aids : Images, Animations & Text

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 Objectives

On completion of this session, you would be able

to:
• Classification of engines based on various parameters

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 Recap
In the previous session we
have discussed about:

• The main parts of an engine

• Cylinder block

• Cylinder liners

• Dry liners

• Wet liners
Fig:1
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I.C. Engine Model (Petrol)

Figure 2

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 Classification of I.C. Engines

Based on Number of Cylinders

• Single-Cylinder Engines

• Multi-Cylinder Engines

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 Classification of I.C. Engines

Based on Arrangement of Cylinders

• In-Line

• Radial

• V-type

• Opposed-Piston

• Opposed-Cylinder

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 Classification of I.C. Engines

Based on Arrangement of Cylinders

• In-Line

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 Classification of I.C. Engines
Based on Arrangement of Cylinders
• Radial Engine

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 Classification of I.C. Engines
Based on Arrangement of Cylinders
• V-Engine

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 Classification of I.C. Engines
Based on Arrangement of Cylinders
• Opposed Piston Engine

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 Classification of I.C. Engines
Based on Arrangement of Cylinders
• Opposed Piston Engine

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 Classification of I.C. Engines
Based on Arrangement of Cylinders
• Opposed Piston Engine

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 Classification of I.C. Engines
Based on Arrangement of Cylinders
• Opposed Cylinder Engine

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 Classification of I.C. Engines

Arrangement of Camshaft
• Overhead
• Within the Cylinder Block

Type of Ignition
• Spark Ignition Engines
• Compression Ignition Engines

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 Classification of I.C. Engines
Based on cycle of strokes
• 2-Stroke Cycle
• 4-Storke Cycle

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 Classification of I.C. Engines
Type of Fuel used
• Petrol
• Diesel
• CNG
• LPG

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 Classification of I.C. Engines

Type of ignition
• Spark ignition engines

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Type of ignition
• Compression ignition engines

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 Summary

In this session we have learnt about:

• Classification of I.C. Engines based on

different parameters

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 Quiz

1. Identify In-line engine

a b c d

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 Quiz

2. Identify V-engine

a b c d

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 Quiz

3. Identify Opposed-cylinder engine

a b c d

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 Quiz

4. Identify Radial engine

a b c d

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 Quiz

5. Identify Opposed-piston engine

a b c d

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 Assignment

1. Write classification of engines based on various

parameters

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