Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals

An internal combustion engine (IC engine) refers to a type of heat engine wherein the combustion of fuel occurs with the help of an oxidizer in the combustion chamber, which is a significant part of the working fluid circuit. The expansion of the high-pressure and high-temperature gases generated through combustion puts direct force on certain components of an IC engine. Usually, the force is applied to turbine blades, pistons, a nozzle, or a rotor. The component is moved across a distance ...