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Types of piston rings used in marine engines

Compressor rings or pressure rings: to seal gases above the piston and prevent gas leakage. Commonly used is called rams-bottom type made of cast iron + chrome coated, uniform section of either square or rectangular, inside of the ring is hammered. 
 Oil control rings or scrapper rings- rings for controlling the lubricating oil passed up and down
 Oil- spreader rings- used for spreading oil evenly in the liner.(oil rings are used in 4s or stuffing box)

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