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Engine Compression Systems. Definition. The compression system is often referred to as the heart of the energy converter (engine). Variations of crankcase designs. Vertical shaft-single cylinder Horizontal shaft-single cylinder Opposed V-type In-line. Vertical Shaft single cylinder.
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Definition • The compression system is often referred to as the heart of the energy converter (engine)
Variations of crankcase designs • Vertical shaft-single cylinder • Horizontal shaft-single cylinder • Opposed • V-type • In-line
Valve Arangement • L-head • Valves are in the block of the engine • Overhead • Valves are over the top of the pistons • Provides greater air flow = a more efficient engine
Overhead valve variations • Pushrod engine • Camshaft is in the engine block, valves are opened through a series of lifters, push rods, rocker arms • Overhead Cam (SOHC) • Camshaft is mounted in the cylinder head, valves can be directly pushed open by the cam lobes, rocker arms, or lifters, many variations exist.
Overhead valves con’t • Dual overhead cam (DOHC) • 2 camshafts are mounted in the cylinder head • One camshaft operates the exhaust valves, one camshaft operates the intake valves. • Many variations exist here also.
Valve number variations • 2 valves/cylinder –one exhaust, one intake • 3 valves/cylinder – two intake, one exhaust • 4 valves/cylinder-two intake, two exhaust • 5 valves/cylinder-three intake, two exhaust