Scribd
Upload
590 views6 pages

Difference Between Si and Ci Engines

The document compares spark ignition (SI) engines and compression ignition (CI) engines. SI engines use petrol as fuel and operate on the Otto cycle, while CI engines use diesel as fuel and operate on the Diesel cycle. CI engines have higher compression ratios and thermal efficiencies than SI engines but produce more noise, hydrocarbons, and vibrations. CI engines are also heavier, more expensive to maintain, and harder to start than SI engines.

Uploaded by

kkb Eswaran
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
590 views6 pages

Difference Between Si and Ci Engines

The document compares spark ignition (SI) engines and compression ignition (CI) engines. SI engines use petrol as fuel and operate on the Otto cycle, while CI engines use diesel as fuel and operate on the Diesel cycle. CI engines have higher compression ratios and thermal efficiencies than SI engines but produce more noise, hydrocarbons, and vibrations. CI engines are also heavier, more expensive to maintain, and harder to start than SI engines.

Uploaded by

kkb Eswaran
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 6

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SI AND CI

ENGINES
DONE BY:
ABIMAN SURYA B
DINESH KUMARAN S
AAKASH SP
DINESH RAJA S
S.no Parameter SI Engine CI Engine

1. Definition It is an engine in It is and engine in


which the spark is which heat of
used to burn the fuel. compressed air is used
to burn the fuel.
2. Fuel used Petrol is used as fuel. Diesel is used as fuel.

3. Operating cycle It operates on Otto It operates on Diesel


cycle. cycle.

4. Compression ratio Low compression High compression ratio.


ratio.

5. Thermal efficiency High thermal Less thermal efficiency.


efficiency.
6. Method of ignition Spark plug is used Heat of compressed
to produce spark air is used for the
for the ignition. ignition.

7. Engine Speed High speed engines. Low speed engines.

8. Pressure generated Low pressure is High pressure is


generated after generated
combustion. after combustion.

9. Constant parameter Constant volume Constant pressure


during cycle cycle. cycle.

10. Intake Air + fuel. Only air.

11. Weight of engine Si engine has less CI engine are heavier.


weight.
12. Noise production It produces less It produces more
noise. noise.

13. Production of Less Hydrocarbon is More hydrocarbon is


hydrocarbon produced. produced.

14. Starting Starting of SI engine Starting of CI engine is


is easy. difficult.

15. Maintenance cost Low High

16. Vibration problem Less Very High

17. Cost of engine Less cost High cost


Volume to power Less High
18. ratio

19. Fuel supply Carburetor Injector

20. application It is used in light It is used in heavy duty


commercial vehicles vehicles likes bus,
like motorcycle, cars trucks, ships etc.
etc.
THANK YOU

You might also like