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A piston is essential in internal combustion engines, pumps, and compressors, converting pressure energy into mechanical motion. The working process in an engine involves four strokes: intake, compression, power, and exhaust, each playing a crucial role in the engine's operation. During these strokes, the piston moves within a cylinder to facilitate the intake of the air-fuel mixture, its compression, the ignition that generates power, and the expulsion of exhaust gases.

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A piston is essential in internal combustion engines, pumps, and compressors, converting pressure energy into mechanical motion. The working process in an engine involves four strokes: intake, compression, power, and exhaust, each playing a crucial role in the engine's operation. During these strokes, the piston moves within a cylinder to facilitate the intake of the air-fuel mixture, its compression, the ignition that generates power, and the expulsion of exhaust gases.

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Working Principle of a Piston

A piston is a key component in internal combustion engines, reciprocating pumps, and compressors. It moves up and down inside a cylinder to convert pressure
energy into mechanical motion.

Working Process in an Engine:


1. Intake Stroke

The piston moves down, the intake valve opens, and the air-fuel mixture enters the cylinder.

2. Compression Stroke

The piston moves up, compressing the air-fuel mixture to increase pressure and temperature.

3. Power Stroke

The fuel-air mixture ignites, causing an explosion that forces the piston down, generating power.

4. Exhaust Stroke

The piston moves up again, the exhaust valve opens, and burnt gases exit the cylinder.

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