Internal Combustion Engine (ICE): 1. Gasoline Engine: Used in most cars, these engines burn gasoline to produce power.
2. Diesel Engine: Commonly found in trucks and heavy machinery, diesel engines combust diesel fuel.
3. Rotary Engine: Also known as a Wankel engine, it uses a rotating triangular rotor to generate power.
Gas Turbine Engine:
1. Jet Engine: Used in airplanes, these engines compress air, mix it with fuel, and ignite it to produce thrust.
2. Turboshaft Engine: Similar to jet engines but optimized for shaft power, used in helicopters and some tanks.
3. Steam Engine: An older technology, steam engines use the power of steam to drive pistons or turbines. They were commonly used in locomotives and early industrial applications.
Electric Motor: While not strictly an engine in the traditional sense, electric motors are crucial for powering various vehicles, from electric cars to trains.
Rocket Engine: Used in spacecraft and missiles, rocket engines work by expelling high-speed exhaust gases to generate thrust. Hybrid engines can use either liquid fuel or solid fuel.
Stirling Engine: This type of engine operates on the principle of cyclic compression and expansion of air or other gases at different temperatures. It’s known for its high efficiency and can run on any heat source.
External Combustion Engine: Engines like the Stirling engine fall into this category, where the combustion process occurs outside the engine, heating a working fluid (like air or water) that drives the engine’s motion.
Sub types of engine:
There are many sub types of engine. Some are explained over here:
1. Hybrid Engines:
Combining multiple power sources, typically an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, for increased efficiency and reduced emissions.
Principle of Operation: Hybrid engines operate by seamlessly integrating the power sources to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance performance.
2. Pneumatic Engines:
Pneumatic engines are a type of engine that operates using compressed air as the working fluid. These engines are often used in applications where electricity or other traditional fuel sources are impractical or unsafe.
Principle of Operation: Pneumatic engines operate based on the principle of converting the energy stored in compressed air into mechanical work. When the compressed air expands, it pushes against pistons or turbines, generating motion.
3. Hydraulic engine:
Hydraulic engines, also known as hydraulic motors, are devices that convert hydraulic (fluid) energy into mechanical energy. They operate by harnessing the pressure and flow of hydraulic fluid to produce rotational or linear motion.
Principle of Operation: Hydraulic engines operate based on Pascal’s law, which states that a confined fluid transmits applied pressure undiminished throughout. Hydraulic motors typically comprise pistons, gears, vanes, or other components actuated by the hydraulic fluid to generate motion.
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