The linear motion of a diesel engine piston is converted into the rotary motion required to drive gears, propeller shafts, and generators by the __________.
• Difference between reciprocating (back‑and‑forth) motion and rotary (turning) motion in engines • Primary function of a crankshaft, camshaft, and flywheel in a diesel engine • Which part of the engine connects directly to the pistons and connecting rods
• Which engine part is mechanically linked to the piston via the connecting rod and actually turns as the piston moves up and down? • What is the main job of a camshaft compared to a crankshaft—does it primarily open valves or convert piston motion? • Does a flywheel create/convert motion, or does it mainly smooth and store rotational energy that already exists?
• Identify which component directly changes linear motion to rotary motion (not just supports or smooths it). • Confirm which parts (flywheel, bearings, camshaft) are driven by the main rotating shaft rather than doing the converting themselves. • Make sure you can sketch or imagine the piston–connecting rod–shaft arrangement and see which part is turning.
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts!