Introduction Ic Engine
Introduction Ic Engine
Introduction Ic Engine
Unit -1
Heat engine:
A heat engine is a device which transforms the chemical energy of a fuel into
thermal energy and uses this energy to produce mechanical work. It is classified into
two types.
(a) External combustion engine
(b) Internal combustion engine
8. Method of cooling
(a) water cooled and
(b) air cooled
13. Application
Automotive engines for land transport, marine engines for propulsion of ships, aircraft
engines for aircraft propulsion, industrial engines, prime movers for electrical
generators.
Comparison between external combustion engine and internal combustion
engine: