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Engine and fuel are two key components in a car or other mechanical device that work together to produce power.
An engine is a machine that can convert other forms of energy into mechanical energy. Common types of engines include internal combustion engines (such as gasoline engines and diesel engines) and external combustion engines (such as steam engines). Internal combustion engines generate power by burning fuel inside them, while external combustion engines burn fuel externally and convert the resulting heat energy into mechanical energy.
Fuel is the power source of the engine. The main component of fuel is hydrocarbons, and common types of fuel include gasoline and diesel. These fuels are burned inside the engine, and the energy released is converted into mechanical energy, thereby driving the mechanical equipment to operate.
Specifically, in a fuel engine, fuel is injected into the engine cylinder and mixed with air. Then, through ignition or compression, the mixed gas burns in the cylinder, generating high-temperature and high-pressure gas that pushes the piston to move. This piston movement is then transmitted to the crankshaft through a connecting rod and other mechanisms, thereby converting it into rotational power.
In general, the relationship between engine and fuel is interdependent. Fuel provides power for the engine, while the engine converts the energy of fuel into mechanical energy to drive the mechanical equipment. With the continuous advancement of technology, the efficiency of engines and fuel is also constantly improving to meet higher power requirements and stricter environmental protection requirements.
