Automobile Engineering in ME
The mechanical efficiency (ηm) of an I.C. engine is equal to (where I.P. = Indicated power, B.P. = Brake power and F.P. = Frictional power)
Keeps the cylinder wall lubricated by holding oil in its channel
Maintains a seal and prevents escape of burned gases and oil leakage
Lubricates the cylinder wall by releasing oil from its hole
Prevents engine oil from going into the combustion chamber and returns excess lubricating oil off the cylinder wall through the return holes in the piston to the oil pan