Piston force is the force generated by a piston in a cylinder, commonly found in engines, compressors, and hydraulic systems. It is the result of pressure applied to the surface area of the piston. This force drives the piston’s movement, converting fluid pressure into mechanical work.
According to Car & Driver, at full throttle and 6,000 rpm, a piston in a gasoline engine is subjected to nearly 10 tons of force every .02 seconds.
There are three forces acting on a piston in a combustion engine: compression force, combustion force, and exhaust force.
A mixture of fuel and air is burned in a closed cylinder, forcing the piston to move within the allotted space.
Create Date: October 15, 2024
Last Modified Date: October 15, 2024
