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1
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what are the 6 Components of a reciprocating engine

A
  • Top Dead Centre (TDC)
  • Bottom Dead Centre (BDC)
  • Stroke of the engine
  • Bore
  • Intake valve
  • Exhaust valve
2
Q

Clearance volume

A

The minimum volume formed in the cylinder when the piston is at TDC

3
Q

Displacement volume

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The volume displaced by the piston as it moves between TDC and BDC

4
Q

Compression ratio (volume ratio)

A

The ratio of the maximum volume formed in the cylinder to the minimum (clearance) volume

5
Q

Mean effective pressure (MEP)

A

Fictitious pressure that, if it acted on the piston during the entire power stroke, would produce the same amount of network as that produced during the actual cycle

6
Q

applications of a piston-cylinder device

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Automobiles
•Trucks
•Light aircraft
•Ships
•Electric power generators