Classifications of I.C. Engines

The I.C. Engine can be classified on the
basis of
1. Working cycle: a. Otto cycle Engine or Spark Ignition Engine
(S.I.Engine)
b. Diesel Cycle Engine or Compression Ignition engine
(C.I. Engine)
2. Number of strokes: a. Two Stroke engine
b. Four Stroke engine.
3. Fuel used: a. Liquefied petrol engines
b. Diesel engines
c. Gasoline or petrol
d. Compressed Natural gas engines,
e. Methane or ethanol engines.
4. Fuel supply system: a. Fuel supply through carburetor
b. Fuel injected by Fuel injecting pump.
5. Method of ignition: a. battery or coil ignition
b. Magneto ignition
c. Electronic ignition
6. Method of cooling:
i) Air cooled
ii) Water cooled
7. Cylinder Arrangement:
i) in line type
ii)V type
iii) Opposed cylinder type
iv)Radial type
8. Valve operating system:
i) Overhead type
ii) Side valve type