An Engine is device which can convert heat energy of fuel into mechanical energy is known as engine or heat engine. Engine is basically two types :
2. Internal Combustion (I.C.) Engine.
Classification of Engine :-
Sl.No
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Classification Criteria
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Types
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1
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No of Strokes per cycle
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1.
Four Stroke Engine
2. Two Stroke Engine
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2
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Types of Fuel Used
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1.
Petrol or Gasoline Engine
2.
Diesel Engine
3.
Gas Engine
4. Bi-Fuel Engine
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3
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Nature
of Thermodynamic
Cycle
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1.
Otto Cycle Engine
2.
Diesel Cycle Engine
3. Dual Combustion Cycle Engine
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4
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Method of Ignition
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1.
Spark Ignition (SI) Engine
2. Compression Ignition (CI) Engine
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5
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No of Cylinders
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1.
Single Cylinder Engine
2. Multi Cylinder Engine
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6
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Arrangement of Cylinders
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1.
Horizontal Engine
2.
Vertical Engine
3.
V – Type Engine
4.
Radial Engine
5.
Inline Engine
6.
Opposed Cylinder Engine
7. Opposed Piston Engine
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7
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Cooling System
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1.
Air Cooled Engine
2. Water Cooled Engine
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8
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Lubrication System
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1.
Wet Sump Lubrication System
2. Dry Sump Lubrication System
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9
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Speed of the Engine
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1.
Slow Speed Engine
2.
Medium Speed Engine
3. High Speed Engine
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10
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Location of Valves
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1.
Over Head Valve Engine
2. Side Valve Engine
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