ENGINE :

DEFINITION:  A  machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion is termed as engine .

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE(Part-1):

#CLASSIFICATION OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE ON THE BASIS OF:

1. application

2.basic engine design

3.operating cycle

4.working cycle

5.valve/port design and location

6.fuel

7.mixture preparation

8.ignition

9.stratification of charge

10.combustion chamber design

11.method of load control

12.cooling

1.APPLICATION:

1. Automotive: 

• Car
• Truck/Bus
• Off-highway

2. Locomotive

3. Light Aircraft

4. Marine: 

•  Outboard
•  Inboard
•  Ship

5. Power Generation:

•  Portable (Domestic)
•  Fixed (Peak Power)

6. Agricultural: 

• Tractors
• Pump sets

7. Earthmoving: 

•  Dumpers
•  Tippers
•   Mining Equipment

8. Home Use: 

•  Lawnmowers
•  Snow blowers
•  Tools

9. Others

2. Basic Engine Design:

1. Reciprocating 

•  Single Cylinder
•  Multi-cylinder 

•  In-line
•  V
•  Radial
•  Opposed Cylinder
•  Opposed Piston

2. Rotary: 

• Single Rotor
•  Multi-rotor

For now this much is enough...classification of engines part-2 is coming soon..