Question

Discuss the important qualities of an S.I and C.I engine fuel.

Answer 1

Spark Ignition (SI) Engine is a type of engine in which the combustion takes place by the spark generated by the spark plug. It uses petrol as fuel and works on Otto cycle. In the spark ignition engine the air fuel mixture is inserted into the cylinder with help of carburetor. 

Compression Ignition (CI) Engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel takes place by the heat of the compressed air. It uses diesel as fuel and works on Diesel cycle. In the compressed ignition engine, only air enters into the cylinder during suction stroke