Two-stroke engine
The two-stroke engine is an internal combustion engine. The two strokes are:
| Stroke | Number | Piston | Intake port | Exhaust port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bottom dead center | open | open | ||
| compression | 1 | piston rising | closed | closed |
| top dead center | closed | closed | ||
| firing | 2 | piston descending | closed | closed |
Unlike a four-stroke engine, there are no intake and exhaust strokes. When the piston is at bottom dead center, fuel-air mixture is blown in under slight pressure. The incoming mixture forces out the exhaust gas at the same time. The animation shows an engine with crankcase compression to force in the fuel-air mixture. Some engines use a rotary blower instead. These engines use mixed fuel (often 50:1) primarily high octane gasoline, partially two-stroke oil.
