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The compression ignition engines are governed by

A. Hit and miss governing

B. Qualitative governing

C. Quantitative governing

D. Combination of (B) and (C)

Correct Answer :

B. Qualitative governing


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A petrol engine has compression ratio from

A. 6 to 10

B. 10 to 15

C. 15 to 25

D. 25 to 40

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Crankcase explosion in I.C. engines usually occurs as

A. First a mild explosion followed by a bi explosion

B. First a big explosion followed by a mil explosion

C. Both mild and big explosions occurs simultaneously

D. Never occurs

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The basic requirement of a good combustion chamber is

A. Minimum turbulence

B. Low compression ratio

C. High thermal efficiency and power output

D. Low volumetric efficiency

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A gas engine has a swept volume of 300 cm3 and clearance volume of 25 cm3. Its volumetric efficiency is 0.88 and mechanical efficiency is 0.90. The volume of the mixture taken in per stroke is

A. 248 cm3

B. 252 cm3

C. 264 cm3

D. 286 cm3

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Scavenging air in diesel engine means

A. Air used for combustion sent under pressure

B. Forced air for cooling cylinder

C. Burnt air containing products of combustion

D. Air used for forcing burnt gases out of engine's cylinder during the exhaust period

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Stoichiometric ratio is

A. Chemically correct air-fuel ratio by weight

B. Chemically correct air-fuel ratio by volume

C. Actual air-fuel ratio for maximum efficiency

D. None of the above

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A diesel engine is _________ as compared to petrol engine, both running at rated load.

A. Equally efficient

B. Less efficient

C. More efficient

D. None of these

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A supercharged engine as compared to an ordinary engine

A. Requires smaller foundation

B. Is lighter

C. Consumes less lubricating oil

D. All of these

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The compression ignition engines are governed by

A. Hit and miss governing

B. Qualitative governing

C. Quantitative governing

D. Combination of (B) and (C)

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The reflectivity depends upon

A. Geometry of the reflector

B. Energy of neutrons

C. Properties of the reflector

D. All of these

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Which of the following does not relate to a spark ignition engine?

A. Ignition coil

B. Spark plug

C. Carburettor

D. Fuel injector

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The cam shaft of a four stroke I.C. engine running at 1500 rpm will run at

A. 1500 rpm

B. 750 rpm

C. 3000 rpm

D. Any value independent of engine speed

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In petrol engines, advancing of the spark timing will _________ the knocking tendency.

A. Not effect

B. Decrease

C. Increase

D. None of these

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The loud pulsating noise heard within the cylinder of an internal combustion engine is known as

A. Detonation

B. Turbulence

C. Pre-ignition

D. Supercharging

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Pour point of fuel oil is the

A. Minimum temperature to which oil is heated in order to give off inflammable vapours in sufficient quantity to ignite momentarily when brought in contact with a flame

B. Temperature at which it solidifies or congeals

C. It catches fire without external aid

D. Indicated by 90% distillation temperature i.e., when 90% of sample oil has distilled off

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The sensing element in the control system of nuclear reactors measures the _________ of the neutron flux in the reactor.

A. Temperature

B. Volume

C. Density

D. None of these

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The octane number of petrol, generally available, is

A. 20 to 40

B. 40 to 60

C. 60 to 80

D. 80 to 100

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In a diesel engine, the fuel is ignited by

A. Spark

B. Injected fuel

C. Heat resulting from compressing air that is supplied for combustion

D. Ignition

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A petrol engine, during suction stroke draws

A. Air only

B. Petrol only

C. A mixture of petrol and air

D. None of these

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Supercharging is the process of

A. Supplying the intake of an engine with air at a density greater than the density of the surrounding atmosphere

B. Providing forced cooling air

C. Injecting excess fuel for raising more loads

D. Supplying compressed air to remove combustion products fully

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The normal heptane (C7H16) is given a rating of ________ octane number.

A. 0

B. 50

C. 100

D. 120

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A. All the irreversible engines have same efficiency

B. All the reversible engines have same efficiency

C. Both Rankine and Carnot cycles have same efficiency between same temperature limits

D. All reversible engines working between same temperature limits have same efficiency

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The pressure at the end of compression, in diesel engines, is approximately

A. 10 bar

B. 20 bar

C. 25 bar

D. 35 bar

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The power actually developed by the engine cylinder of an I.C. engine is known as

A. Theoretical power

B. Actual power

C. Indicated power

D. None of these

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The correct sequence of the decreasing order of brake thermal efficiency of the three given basic types of engines is

A. Four stroke C.I. engine, four stroke S.I. engine, two stroke S.I. engine

B. Four stroke S.I. engine, four stroke C.I. engine, two stroke S.I. engine

C. Four stroke C.I. engine, two stroke S.I. engine, four stroke S.I. engine

D. Two stroke S.I. engine, four stroke S.I. engine, four stroke C.I. engine

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Number of working strokes per min. for a four stroke cycle engine are _________ the speed of the engine in r.p.m.

A. Equal to

B. One-half

C. Twice

D. Four-times

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The function of a distributor in a coil ignition system of I.C. engines is

A. To distribute spark

B. To distribute power

C. To distribute current

D. To time the spark

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The air-fuel ratio of the petrol engine is controlled by

A. Fuel pump

B. Governor

C. Injector

D. Carburettor

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The working cycle in case of four stroke engine is completed in following number of revolutions of crankshaft

A. 1/2

B. 1

C. 2

D. 4

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The probability of knocking in diesel engines is increased by

A. High self ignition temperature

B. Low volatility

C. Higher viscosity

D. All of these