Two-stroke cycle engine
A two-stroke cycle engine is an engine where it takes two piston
strokes to complete one cycle, that is, to rotate the crankshaft
once.
Mainly has the following features.
(1) Smooth rotation and high output: Since there are twice as
many combustions as a four-stroke engine, rotation is smooth
even when there are few cylinders, and two-stroke cycle engines
generate greater output than four-stroke engines of the same
displacement at the same rotational speeds.
(2) Inexpensive: Generally, as no valves are used, there are
fewer parts, which reduces the number of failures and lowers
costs.
(3) Incomplete exhaust: Since the time allowed for scavenging is
half that of a four-stroke engine, exhaust tends to be
incomplete, making it difficult to increase rotation.
(4) Low speed rotation is difficult: Although four-stroke
engines are able rotate at low speeds because piston pumping
action operates automatically on the intake stroke, since intake
operates passively in two-stroke cycle engines, unevenness is
likely to occur at low rotational speeds.
Furthermore, in the case of gasoline engines, there is a risk of
blowback to the carburetor.
(5) Prone to overheating: Since exhaust ports, which are the
components most likely to overheat, are located inside the
cylinders, pistons and cylinders can overheat and impede proper
lubrication.
Furthermore, these components will deform due to overheating,
leaving piston rings prone to breakage and wear.
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