The lungs of the engine-the working principle of the air filter


Release time:

2021-10-25

Two kinds of raw materials are needed when the engine works: gasoline and air. The gasoline is purchased by us, added to the fuel tank of the car, filtered by the fuel supply system, and then sent to the combustion chamber of the engine to mix and burn with air. And the air does not need to be purchased, we can just take it directly, then how does the air enter the engine? Does it also need to be filtered?

The lungs of the engine-the working principle of the air filter

Two kinds of raw materials are needed when the engine works: gasoline and air. The gasoline is purchased by us, added to the fuel tank of the car, filtered by the fuel supply system, and then sent to the combustion chamber of the engine to mix and burn with air. And the air does not need to be purchased, we can just take it directly, then how does the air enter the engine? Does it also need to be filtered?

 

 1. How does air enter the engine?

 

When the engine is working, it is divided into four strokes, one of which is the intake stroke. During this stroke, the engine piston descends to form a vacuum in the intake pipe, drawing air into the combustion chamber of the engine and mixing with gasoline for combustion.

So, can the air around us be directly supplied to the engine? The answer is no. We know that the engine is a very precise mechanical product, and the requirements for the cleanliness of the raw materials are very strict, and the air contains a certain amount of impurities, which can cause damage to the engine, so the air must be filtered before entering the engine, and the air is filtered. This device is an air filter, commonly known as an air filter element.

 

 2. What is the function of the air filter?

 

The engine needs to suck in a large amount of air during the working process. If the air is not filtered, the dust suspended in the air is sucked into the cylinder, which will accelerate the wear of the piston group and the cylinder, and larger particles will enter between the piston and the cylinder. It will cause serious "cylinder pull" phenomenon, which is especially serious in a dry and sandy working environment. The air filter is installed in front of the carburetor or the air intake pipe to filter out dust and sand particles in the air and ensure that sufficient and clean air enters the cylinder.

 

Among the thousands of parts and components of the car, the air filter is a very inconspicuous component, because it is not directly related to the technical performance of the car, but in the actual use of the car, the air filter is (Especially the engine) has a great impact on the service life. On the one hand, if there is no filtering effect of the air filter, the engine will inhale a large amount of air containing dust and particles, resulting in serious wear and tear of the engine cylinder; on the other hand, if the air filter is not maintained for a long time during use, The filter element of the cleaner will be filled with dust in the air, which will not only reduce the filtering capacity, but also hinder the air circulation, resulting in excessively thick air mixture and abnormal operation of the engine. Therefore, regular maintenance of the air filter is essential.

The air filter is the gas mask of the engine. It can filter out most of the impurities in the air and provide clean air to the engine. Therefore, its role is very large. In daily use, it must be cleaned frequently and replaced in time. , To ensure that the engine sucks in clean air.