viertaktsparkontstekingsmotor

The viertaktsparkontstekingsmotor, often translated as four-stroke spark ignition engine, is a type of internal combustion engine that operates on a thermodynamic cycle consisting of four distinct piston strokes. These strokes are intake, compression, power, and exhaust. During the intake stroke, a mixture of fuel and air enters the cylinder. The compression stroke then squeezes this mixture. Ignition is initiated by a spark plug at the end of the compression stroke, causing the power stroke where the expanding gases push the piston downwards. Finally, the exhaust stroke expels the burnt gases from the cylinder. This engine type is widely used in automobiles, motorcycles, and many other applications due to its relatively good efficiency and power output. The spark ignition aspect refers to the use of an electrical spark to initiate combustion, differentiating it from compression-ignition engines like diesel engines. The term "viertakt" specifically denotes the four-stroke operating cycle.