+1 vote
in Machine Dynamics by (34.3k points)
In a horizontal engine, reciprocating parts are accelerated when the piston moves from _______

(a) TDC to BDC

(b) BDC to TDC

(c) Midway to TDC

(d) BDC to midway

The question was posed to me at a job interview.

My question is from Forces on the Reciprocating Parts of an Engine Neglecting Weight of the Connecting Rod in chapter Inertia Forces in Reciprocating Parts of Machine Dynamics

1 Answer

0 votes
by (38.6k points)
Correct option is (a) TDC to BDC

The explanation: The reciprocating parts of a horizontal engine are accelerated during the period when the piston moves from inner dead center to outer dead center.

Related questions

We welcome you to Carrieradda QnA with open heart. Our small community of enthusiastic learners are very helpful and supportive. Here on this platform you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of the community. We also monitor posted questions and answers periodically to maintain the quality and integrity of the platform. Hope you will join our beautiful community
...