piston engines

A piston engine is a type of internal combustion engine where controlled explosions of fuel and air occur inside cylinders, moving pistons up and down. These piston movements turn a crankshaft, which ultimately powers a vehicle or machinery. The engine's cycles—intake, compression, power, and exhaust—make this motion continuous. Piston engines are common in cars, motorcycles, and small aircraft because they are efficient, reliable, and capable of producing the necessary power for everyday use. They operate through precise timing and combustion, converting chemical energy into mechanical energy to drive machinery.