Briefly explain the working of a diesel engine.

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Answer :

Construction:

A diesel engine consists of an airtight piston fitted inside a cylinder. The piston is free to

move inside the cylinder. The cylinder has two valves – an inlet valve and an outlet valve.

It has no sparkplug or carburetor as in the case of petrol engine. In place of the spark plug

there is an injunction pump.

Working:

The working of diesel engine consists of five strokes.

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