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Mechanical Engineering · Q208

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 208

Q208

The lower cylindrical portion of the piston which improves piston cooling performance is called

A.
Piston crown
B.
Connecting rod
C.
Piston pin boss
D.
Piston skirt
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The piston skirt is the cylindrical walls of a piston. During manufacture, the surface of the piston skirt is left slightly rough which helps retain lubrication.
The piston skirt acts as a guide as the piston goes up and down in the cylinder.