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  IntermittentCombustionEngine

Sigma KEE - IntermittentCombustionEngine
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intermittent combustion engine
An Engine, such as found in a modern Automobile, in which Combustion is not continuous, as in a Rocket, but rather a rapid series of small Explosions.
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Parents internal combustion engine InternalCombustionEngine is the subclass of Engines in which a heat reaction that occurs inside the engine is transformed into mechanical energy.
Children Chevrolet engine
 Cosworth engine
 eight cylinder engineAn IntermittentCombustionEngine that has eight EngineCylinders.
 four cylinder engineAn IntermittentCombustionEngine that has four EngineCylinders.
 four stroke engineInternalCombustionEngines based on the four-stroke (Otto cycle) have one power stroke for every four strokes (up-down-up-down) and employ spark plug ignition. Combustion occurs rapidly, and during combustion the volume varies little (constant volume). They are used in cars, larger boats, some motorcycles, and many light aircraft. They are generally quieter, more efficient, and larger than their TwoStrokeEngine counterparts. [from Wikipedia]
 mini cooper engine
 six cylinder engineAn IntermittentCombustionEngine that has six EngineCylinders.
 two cylinder engineAn IntermittentCombustionEngine that has two EngineCylinders.
 two stroke engineEngines based on the two-stroke cycle use two strokes (one up, one down) for every power stroke. Since there are no dedicated intake or exhaust strokes, alternative methods must be used to scavenge the cylinders. The most common method in spark-ignition two-strokes is to use the downward motion of the piston to pressurize fresh charge in the Crankcase, which is then blown through the Cylinder through ports in the cylinder walls. [from Wikipedia]


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