Question 25General Subjects - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is C) Trunk. Trunk pistons are commonly used in modern low-pressure air compressors to distribute the side pressures over a wide area of the cylinder walls and liners. Trunk pistons have a wide skirt that extends below the piston pin, which helps to evenly distribute the lateral forces generated during the compression stroke. This design feature allows the compressor to operate efficiently and reliably under low-pressure conditions. The other options are not typically used in low-pressure air compressors. Barrel pistons are more commonly found in high-performance engines, valve-in-head pistons are used in some specialized engine designs, and differential pistons are not commonly used in air compressors.