Types of Engines

Types of engines: Mainly engines are of two types.

External Combustion Engines (E.C. Engines) E.g.: Steam Engines.

Internal Combustion Engines (I.C. Engines) E.g.: All Automobile Engines.

External Combustion Engines: The External Combustion Engines are those in which the combustion takes place outside the engine cylinder. E.g.: Steam Engine.

Internal Combustion Engines: In the Internal Combustion Engines the combustion of fuel takes place inside the engine cylinder. E.g.: All Automobile Engines.

       Functions of I.C. Engine: Engine is that kind of prime mover which converts chemical energy of fuel into mechanical energy. The fuel on burning changes to gas which impinges upon the piston and pushes it to change into reciprocating motion. The reciprocating motion of piston is then converted to rotary motion of crank shaft with the help of slider mechanism involving connecting rod and crank shaft. Several types of I.C. Engines are used on various automobiles i.e. marine, locomotive, air craft and other industrial applications.