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The Development and Function of the Internal Combustion Engine
TLDR The internal combustion engine, developed over a century, converts combustion into work through a series of four strokes. It requires solving various engineering problems and relies on vital systems such as fuel-air mixture, clean air, ignition, lubrication, and cooling to function properly.
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The internal combustion engine was developed incrementally over a century, and it is distinct from a motor in that it converts combustion into work.
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The internal combustion engine relies on the combustion of fuel and subsequent expansion of hot gas, making it more difficult to engineer than a steam engine, and the modern internal combustion engine was developed by Nicholas Otto who defined the Otto cycle.
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The internal combustion engine operates through a series of four strokes - intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust - which are facilitated by the movement of pistons connected to a crankshaft.
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The internal combustion engine requires solving various engineering problems, such as creating a fuel-air mixture, obtaining clean air, and igniting the mixture using a spark plug.
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The internal combustion engine requires motor oil for lubrication, a muffler to reduce noise, and an electrical system with a battery and generator to power the spark plug and starter.
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Internal combustion engines are inefficient, with most automobiles having an efficiency of around 20%, and the excess energy is converted to heat, which requires a cooling system to prevent damage to the engine.
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The engine cooling system, along with other vital systems such as lubrication, air intake, fuel injection, and electrical systems, are all necessary for the internal combustion engine to function properly.
