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combustion chamber
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A chamber where fuel is burned to produce heat or power
- flame
- combustion
CYLINDER
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cylindrical chamber in which a piston moves.
- engine
- cylinder
air supply pump
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pump that supplies air to the combustion chamber
- pump
- air
Water Jacket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A chamber that surrounds the engine and carries coolant
- engine
- cooling
- jacket
Rings
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal rings that fit around a piston to seal the combustion chamber.
- engine
- piston
Compressor ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A ring that seals the compression chamber in an engine.
- engine
- cylinder
direct injection
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
fuel injection system where fuel is injected directly into combustion chamber
- fuel
- injection
Piston ring gaps
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gaps between the piston rings, which must be offset to prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber
- engine
- piston