Engine System
An engine is a device that is designed to convert one form of energy into other usually heat into mechanical. The most common type is the internal combustion engine that is used worldwide as the driving component of most automobiles and also in power generation. Engines can further be divided into categories according to:
Number of stroke: Two stroke engine, Four stroke engine
Design of engine: Reciprocating engine (piston engine), Rotary engine (Wankel engine)
Fuel used: Diesel engine, Petrol engine, Gas engine, Electric engine
Method of ignition: Compression ignition engine, Spark ignition engine,
Number of cylinder: Single cylinder engine, Multi-cylinder engine
Arrangement of cylinder: In-line engine, V-type engine, Opposed cylinder engine,
W-type engine, Opposite piston engine, Radial engine
Air intake process: Naturally aspirated, Supercharged engine, Turbocharged engine