The following animation illustrates the processes that take place in a four-stroke spark ignition engine. All 4 strokes are shown. In addition to gas exchange and combustion, the movements of the valves, the piston, the connecting rod and the flywheel can also be seen. The animation is suitable as a basic introduction to the functioning […]
Automotive engineering
HD Animation: Thermodynamic processes in a four-stroke petrol engine
The animation shows the thermodynamic processes inside a four-stroke petrol engine. Note on use As with all animations, the windows can be enlarged or reduced by clicking on them. You can also enlarge or reduce the contents of a window itself. To do this, click on one of the selection buttons under the “Views” heading: […]
HD Animation: Control of a four-stroke petrol engine
The animation shows the processes inside a four-stroke spark ignition engine from the point of view of the control system. A cross-section of a four-stroke spark ignition engine and the corresponding control diagram are shown. Note on use As with all animations, the windows can be zoomed in or out by clicking on them. You […]
HD Animation: Series and shunt-wound motors
The animation shows how electric motors work and their operating behaviour. Series and shunt-wound motors are compared. Note on use As with all animations, the windows can be enlarged or reduced by clicking on them. After starting the application, you can view the animation in full-screen mode. To do this, click on “View” and then […]