Diesel Engine Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 strokes
A
Induction
Compression
Power
Exhaust
2
Q
What is BDC
A
When the piston is at the bottom of the cylinder
3
Q
What is TDC
A
When the piston is at the top of the cylinder
4
Q
When does valve over lap happen
A
At the end of the exhaust stoke and the start of the induction stroke
5
Q
Why does valve overlap happen
A
- cools down exhaust valve
- cylinder scavenging(get rid of exhaust gasses)
6
Q
Diesel engine components
A
Engine block Cylinder head Head gasket Sump Piston Piston rings connecting rods Crankshaft Camshaft Valves Push rods Rockers Injectors Flywheel
