Exhaust stroke

Exhaust stroke

       
  • Exhaust gases go out through exhaust valves during this stroke. All the burnt gases go out of the engine and the cylinder becomes ready to receive the fresh charge. The inlet valve is closed and exhaust valve remains open during this stroke as shown in Fig. 3.4.
    exhaust stroke

  • Thus it is found that out of four strokes, there is only one power stroke and three idle strokes. The power stroke supplies necessary momentum for remaining three stroke. The working of four stroke engine and the position of different parts are shown in Plate 3.1.
  • Plate : 3.1 Principle of operation of Four stroke engine
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