This document discusses knocking combustion in internal combustion engines. It defines knocking combustion as abnormal combustion in the combustion chamber that leads to a sudden pressure rise and hammering sound, resulting in reduced performance and potential engine damage. It then discusses the causes and effects of knocking in spark ignition (SI) engines and compression ignition (diesel) engines. Some of the key factors that influence knocking include fuel type, compression ratio, ignition timing, and air-fuel ratio. The document also covers related topics like octane rating, cetane rating, and strategies to prevent knocking.
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