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NOTE BOOK

MECHANICAL DIESEL

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1. Which of the following creates a flapping sound near the front of the engine?
 
 
 
 
2. An engine noise sounds like a knock at the side of the engine that is louder when the engine is cold and goes away or is reduced when the engine reaches operating temperature. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
 
 
 
 
3. This question is not like the others. It has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the choice that could NOT cause the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before choosing your answer. All of the following are reasons why you must disable the fuel injection system and ignition system when conducting an engine compression test, EXCEPT:
 
 
 
 
4. A power balance test is being performed. Technician A says to note the engine RPM before and during the test for each cylinder. Technician B says to record the RPM drop for each cylinder. Who is right?
 
 
 
 

Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair

5. What engine seal is pictured in the illustration on the right? (Image courtesy of Toyota.)
 
 
 
 
6. Technician A says the closed coil end of a valve spring should go against the cylinder head. Technician B says all valve springs use shims to control free spring height. Who is right?
 
 
 
 
7. This question is not like the others. It has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the choice that could NOT fit the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before choosing your answer. All of the following statements are correct when adjusting valve lash on engines with overhead camshaft cylinder heads, EXCEPT:
 
 
 
 
8. The surface of the cylinder head has just been machined. What will have to be done to the valve train?
 
 
 
 

Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair

9. A technician hears a knock or thumping at the side of the engine block that is louder when the engine is hot and goes away when the affected cylinder is shorted out. Which of the following could be the cause?
 
 
 
 
10. An engine is making a knocking sound that changes with RPM, and the noise disappears while a cylinder is being tested during the cylinder balance test. Which of the following could be the cause?
 
 
 
 
11. This question is not like the others. It has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the choice that could NOT fit the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before choosing your answer. All of the following are ways the piston is attached to the rod, EXCEPT:
 
 
 
 
12. Technician A says before you remove an engine assembly, the battery must be disconnected. Technician B says to assist in reassembly, you should take a photograph of the engine compartment before you remove any components or connectors. Who is right?
 
 
 
 

Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair

13. Technician A says a weak solution of antifreeze may cause corrosion build-up in the cooling system. Technician B says some original equipment manufacturers (OEM) recommend that the coolant be changed at specified intervals. Who is right?
 
 
 
 
14. When refilling a cooling system, which of the following steps is NOT necessary?
 
 
 
 
15. Which of the following indicated a contaminated cooling system?
 
 
 
 
16. The proper coolant freeze protection can be measured with which of the following tools?
 
 
 
 

Fuel, Electrical, Ignition and Exhaust Systems Inspection and Service

17. A technician is using a laptop computer and manufacturer software to test the ECT (Electronic Controlled Throttle) circuit that has a stored DTC P1121 (Electric Throttle Control Actuator). Which of the following customer concerns could be caused by a defective ECT return spring malfunction?
 
 
 
 
18. Technician A says the voltage required maintaining spark is referred to as the spark line and the duration of the spark line is based on total primary circuit resistance and coil voltage available. Technician B says problems with the burning (called fuel propagation) will show up within the spark line. Who is right?
 
 
 
 
19. Low-firing voltages are measured on a shop oscilloscope and this indicates a lower voltage is required for the spark to jump the gap. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
 
 
 
 
20. Turbochargers use boost pressure to indicate proper operation. What units are used to measure boost in the English System of Measurement?
 
 
 
 

General Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis

1. You are using a diagnostic symptom chart to diagnose an electronically controlled 5-speed automatic RWD (rear wheel drive) transmission with a strange noise in drive. Technician A says the control valve could be the cause and is an OFF-vehicle procedure. Technician B says the oil pump assembly could be the cause and is an OFF-vehicle procedure. Who is right?
 
 
 
 
2. On an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transaxle, you experience a "shock" when shifting from "N" to "D." Which of the following will require an OFF-vehicle repair?
 
 
 
 
3. Technician A says you pick the symptom in the on-line service information that closely matches the customer concern. Technician B says the customer will describe their concerns as they are listed in the on-line service information. Who is right?
 
 
 
 
4. This question is not like the others. It has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the choice that could NOT fit the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before choosing your answer. Preliminary diagnosis on an electronically controlled automatic transmission/transaxle consists of all the following tests, EXCEPT:
 
 
 
 
5. Technician A says engine, suspension and driveline problems may appear to be caused by the transmission or transaxle. Technician B says you start with the simple inspections first to ensure that you have not overlooked something and you can use the scan tool for further clarification. Who is right?
 
 
 
 
6. You are checking fluid color on an automatic transmission/transaxle. Which of the following will cause the fluid to be varnished with a light to dark brown color?
 
 
 
 
7. If the fluid inspection shows a pinkish color and indicates water contamination, which coolant system component is a possible cause?
 
 
 
 
8. Technician A says the stall test is performed to see if the torque converter and internal holding components operate properly. Technician B says the stall test is conducted before the line pressure test. Who is right?
 
 
 
 

In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair

9. A technician is checking the automatic transaxle manual valve control cable after an adjustment. Technician A says to make sure the transaxle is locked properly when the selector lever is placed in the P position. Technician B says to make sure that the starter operates only when placed in the N position.
 
 
 
 
10. A technician moves the gear selector lever from the PARK position to the MANUAL LOW position and cannot hear the detent and the pointer indicating the gear position is misaligned. Which of the following could be the cause?
 
 
 
 
11. DTC (Diagnostic trouble code) P0705 PNP (park/neutral position) switch circuit is being diagnosed. Technician A says this code sets when the TCM (Transmission Control Module) or PCM (powertrain control module) does not receive the correct voltage signal from the park/neutral position (PNP) switch. Technician B says the park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit could be open or shorted. Who is right?
 
 
 
 
12. Technician A says low line pressure on an electronically controlled line pressure can cause the transmission to slip and operate sluggishly. Technician B says line pressure varies with engine speed. Who is right?
 
 
 
 
13. A line pressure test shows low pressure at idle in all ranges on an electronically controlled automatic transmission. Which of the following can be the cause?
 
 
 
 
14. Using the chart on the right to diagnose a 4-speed automatic transaxle, which of the following is the MOST likely cause of no engine braking in manual second?
 
 
 
 
15. The low-reverse band has failed on 4-speed transmission shown in the chart on the right. Technician A says there will be no reverse gear. Technician B says you will have all forward gears in Drive. Who is right?
 
 
 
 
16. Two technicians are discussing TV (Throttle Valve) linkage adjustments. Technician A says electronically controlled transmissions use a scan tool to adjust the TV cable. Technician B says that an improperly adjusted TV linkage can cause early or late shifts. Who is right?
 
 
 
 

Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair

17. Technician A says you should rotate the converter to align the bolt holes with the flexplate after the transmission has been bolted to the engine. Technician B says a transmission overhaul is not complete until it passes a road test. Who is right?
 
 
 
 
18. When removing an engine from a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, the torque converter does which of the following?
 
 
 
 
19. A torque converter flex plate is being inspected. Technician A says to check for loose, misaligned or missing bolts. Technician B says to check for cracks, especially around the bolt holes. Who is right?
 
 
 
 
20. This question is not like the others. It has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the choice that could NOT fit the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before choosing your answer. When inspecting the flex plate as shown in the photo on the right, you should check it for all of the following, EXCEPT:
 
 
 
 
21. A vehicle PCM requires programming to resolve a transmission shift problem listed in a service bulletin. Technician A says reprogramming consists of downloading new calibration files from a scan tool, personal computer or modem into the PCM's electronically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). Technician B says reprogramming is not an OBD-II requirement but that many vehicles will need a new PCM in the event software changes become necessary. Who is right?
 
 
 
 
22. This question is not like the others. It has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the choice that could NOT fit the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before choosing your answer. All of the following are industry-standard methods used to reprogram the EEPROM, EXCEPT:
 
 
 
 
23. An automatic transmission pressure test will identify which of the following?
 
 
 
 
24. This question is not like the others. It has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the choice that does NOT meet the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before choosing your answer. All of the following actions are done in the repair of a damaged molded connector in a safety system, EXCEPT:
 
 
 
 

IC Engines  Q& A

1.The pressure at the end of compression in the case of diesel engine is of the order of

6 kg/cm

12kg/cmz

20 kg/cmz

27.5 kg/cmz

35 kg/cm

Ans:   35 kr/cm

 

 

2.The ratio of indicated thermal efficiency to the corresponding air standard cycle efficiency is called

net efficiency

efficiency ratio

relative efficiency

overall efficiency

cycle efficiency.

Ans: relative efficiency

 

 

3.Compression ratio of LC. engines is

the ratio of volumes of air in cylinder before compression stroke and after compression stroke

volume displaced by piston per stroke and clearance volume in cylinder

ratio of pressure after compression and before compression

swept volume/cylinder volume

cylinder volume/swept volume.

Ans:  the ratio of volumes of air in cylinder before compression stroke and after compression stroke

 

 

4.Supercharging is the process of

supplying the intake of an engine with air at a density greater than the density of the surrounding atmosphere

providing forced cooling air

injecting excess fuel for raising more load

supplying compressed air to remove combustion products fully

raising exhaust pressure.

Ans:   supplying the intake of an engine with air at a density greater than the density of the surrounding atmosphere

 

 

5.The specific fuel consumption per BHP hour for diesel engine is approximately

0.15 kg

0.2 kg

0.25 kg

0.3 kg

0.35 kg.

Ans:   0.2kg

6.The temperature of interior surface of cylinder wall in normal operation is not allowed to exceed

80�C

120�C

180�C

240�C

320�C.

ANSWER : : 180C

 

7.In a diesel engine, the fuel is ignited by

spark

injected fuel

heat resulting from compressing air that is supplied for combustion

ignitor

combustion chamber.

ANSWER : : heat resulting from compressing air that is supplied for combustion

 

8.The air standard efficiency of an Otto cycle compared to diesel cycle for the given compression ratio is

same

less

more

more or less depending on power rating

unpredictable.

ANSWER : : more

 

9.If the compression ratio of an engine working on Otto cycle is increased from 5 to 7, the %age increase in efficiency will be

2%

4%

8%

14%

27%.

ANSWER : : 14%

 

10.All heat engines utilize

low heat value of oil

high heat value of oil

net claorific value of oil

calorific value of fuel

all of the above.

ANSWER : : low heat value of oil

11.The maximum temperature in the I.C. engine cylinder is of the order of

500- 1000�C

1000- 1500�C

1500-2000�C

2000-2500�C

2500-3000�C

ANSWER : : 2000-2500C

 

12.The calorific value of gaseous fuels is expressed in terms of

kcal

kcal/kg

kcal/m2

kcal/n?

all of the above.

ANSWER : : kcal/n?

 

13.Pick up the wrong statement

2-stroke engine can run in any direction

In 4-stroke engine, a power stroke is obtained in 4-strokes

thermal efficiency of 4-strokc engine is more due to positive scavenging

petrol engines work on to cycle

petrol engines occupy more space than diesel engines for same power output.

ANSWER : : petrol engines occupy more space than diesel engines for same power output.

 

14.The thermal efficiency of a diesel cycle having fixed compression ratio, with increase in cut-off ratio will

increase

decrease

be independent

may increase or decrease depending on other factors

none of the above.

ANSWER : : decrease

 

15.In a typical medium speed 4-stroke cycle diesel engine the inlet valve

opens at 20� before top dead center and closes at 35� after the bottom dead center

opens at top dead center and closes at bottom dead center

opens at 10� after top dead center and closes 20� before the bottom dead center

may open or close anywhere

remains open for 200�.

ANSWER : : opens at 20 before top dead center and closes at 35 after the bottom dead center

16.Fuel oil consumption guarantees for I .C. engine are usually based on

low heat value of oil

high heat value of oil

net calorific value of oil

calorific value of fuel

all of the above.

ANSWER : : high heat value of oil

 

17.The fuel in diesel engine is normally injected at pressure of

5-10 kg/cm2

20-25 kg/cm2

60-80 kg/cm2

90-130 kg/cm2

150-250 kg/cm2

ANSWER : : 90-130 kg/cm2

 

18.Does the supply of scavenging air at a density greater than that of atmosphere mean engine is supercharged ?

yes

no

to some extent

unpredictable

depends on other factors.

ANSWER : : no

 

19.In case of gas turbines, the gaseous fuel consumption guarantees are based on

high heat value

low heat value

net calorific value

middle heat value

calorific value.

ANSWER : : low heat value

 

20.The pressure and temperature at the end of compression stroke in a petrol engine are of the order of

4 - 6 kg/cm2 and 200 - 250�C

6 - 12 kg/cm2 and 250 - 350�C

12 - 20 kg/cm2 and 350 - 450�C

20 - 30 kg/cm2 and 450 - 500�C

30 - 40 kg/cm2 and 500 - 700�C.

ANSWER : : 6 - 12 kg/cm2 and 250 - 350C

21.An engine indicator is used to determine the following

speed

temperature

volume of cylinder

m.e.p. and I.H.P.

BHP.

ANSWER : : m.e.p. and I.H.P.

 

22.If the intake air temperature of I.C. engine increases, its efficiency will

increase

decrease

remain same

unpredictable

depend on other factors.

ANSWER : : decrease

 

23.Scavenging air in diesel engine means

air used for combustion sent under pres-sure

forced air for cooling cylinder

burnt air containing products of com-bastion

air used for forcing burnt gases out of engine's cylinder during the exhaust period

air fuel mixture.

ANSWER : : air used for forcing burnt gases out of engine's cylinder during the exhaust period

 

24.Combustion in compression ignition engines is

homogeneous

heterogeneous

both (a) and (b)

laminar

turbulent.

ANSWER : : heterogeneous

 

1.The output of a diesel engine can be increased without increasing the engine revolution or size in following way

feeding more fuel

increasing flywheel size

heating incoming air

scavenging

supercharging.

ANSWER : : supercharging.

 

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

fuel pump

governor

injector

carburettor

scavenging.

ANSWER : : carburettor

 

3.A 75 cc engine has following parameter as 75 cc

fuel tank capacity

lub oil capacity

swept volume

cylinder volume

clearance volume.

ANSWER : : swept volume

 

4.Which of the following is not an interna combustion engine

2-stroke petrol engine

4-stroke petrol engine

diesel engine

gas turbine

steams turbine.

ANSWER : : steams turbine.

 

5.The accunmulation of carbon in a cylinder results in increase of

clearance volume

volumetric efficiency

ignition time

effective compression ratio

valve travel time.

ANSWER : : effective compression ratio

6.The specific fuel consumption per BH hour for a petrol engine is approximately

0.15 kg

0.2 kg

0.25 kg

0.3kg

0.35 kg.

ANSWER : : 0.25 kg

 

7.In diesel engine the diesel fuel injected intc cylinder would burn instantly at about compressed air temperature of

250�C

500�C

1000�C

150CPC

2000�C.

ANSWER : : 1000C

 

8.It the temperature of intake air in IC engines is lowered, then its efficiency will

increase

decrease

remain same

increase upto certain limit and then decrease

decrease upto certain limit and then in-crease.

ANSWER : : increase

 

9.Pick up the false statement

Thermal efficiency of diesel engine i about 34%

Theoretically correct mixture of air am petrol is approximately 15 : 1

High speed compression engines operate on dual combustion cycle

Diesel engines are compression ignition engines

S.I. engines are quality-governed engines.

ANSWER : : S.I. engines are quality-governed engines.

 

10.The air requirement of a petrol engine during starting compared to theoretical required for complete combustion is

more

loss

same

may be more or less depending on engine capacity

unpredictable.

ANSWER : : loss

11.The rating of a diesel engine, with increase in air-intlet temperature, will

increase linearly

decrease linearly

increase parabolically

decrease parabolically

first decrease linearly and then increase parabolically.

ANSWER : : decrease linearly

 

12.In a typical medium speed, 4-stroke cycle diesel engine

fuel injection starts at 10� before to dead center and ends at 20� after tor dead center

fuel injection starts at top dead center and ends at 20� after top dead center

fuel injection starts at just before top dead center and ends just after top dead center

may start and end anywhere

none of the above.

ANSWER : : fuel injection starts at 10 before to dead center and ends at 20 after tor dead center

 

13.Compression loss in I.C engines occurs duto

leaking piston rings

use of thick head gasket

clogged air-inlet slots

increase in clearance volume caused b bearing-bushing wear

all of the above.

ANSWER : : all of the above.

 

14.In a typical medium speed 4-stroke cycle diesel engine

compression starts at 35� after bottom dead center and ends at top dead center

compression starts at bottom dead center and ends at top dead center

compression starts at 10� before bottom dead center and, ends just before top dead center

may start and end anywhere

none of the above.

ANSWER : : compression starts at 35 after bottom dead center and ends at top dead center

 

15.If one cylinder of a diesel engine receives more fuel than the others, then for that cylinder the

exhaust will be smoky

piston rings would stick into piston grooves

exhaust temperature will be high

engine starts overheating

scavenging occurs.

ANSWER : : scavenging occur

16.Diesel fuel, compared to petrol is

less difficult to ignite

just about the same difficult to ignite

more difficult to ignite

highly ignitable

none of the above.

ANSWER : : more difficult to ignite

 

17.Which of the following medium is compressed in a Diesel engine cylinder

air aione

air and fuel

air and lub oil

fuel alone

air, fuel and lub oil.

ANSWER : : air aione

 

18.For the same compression ratio

Otto cycle is more efficient than the Diesel

Diesel cycle is more efficient'than Otto

both Otto and Diesel cycles are, equally efficient

compression ratio has nothing to do with efficiency

which is more efficient would depend on engine capacity.

ANSWER : : Otto cycle is more efficient than the Diesel

 

19.When crude oil is heated, then which of the following hydrocarbon is given off first.

kerosene

gasoline

paraffin

diesel

natural gas.

ANSWER : : natural gas.

 

20.Most high speed compression engines operate on

Diesel cycle

Otto cycle

Dual combustion cycle

Special type of air cycle

Carnot cycle.

ANSWER : : Dual combustion cycle

21.As a result of detonation in an I.C. engine, following parameter attains very high value

peak pressure

rate of rise of pressure

rate of rise of temperature

peak temperature

rate of rise of horse-power.

ANSWER : : rate of rise of pressure

 

22.The inlet value of a four stroke cycle I.C engine remains open for nearly

180�

125�

235�

200�

275�.

ANSWER : : 235

 

23.The precess of breaking up or a liquid into fine droplets by spraying is called

vaporisation

carburetion

ionisation

injection

atomisation.

ANSWER : : atomisation.

 

24.Which of the following statements is correct?

All the irreversible engines have same efficiency

All the reversible engines have same efficiency

Both Rankine and Caront cycles have same efficiency between same tempera�ture limits

All reversible engines working between same temperature limits have same-ef-ficiency

Between same temperature limits, both petrol and diesel engines have same ef-ficiency.

ANSWER : : All reversible engines working between same temperature limits have same-ef-ficiency

1.Pick up the wrong statement about supercharging

supercharging reduces knocking in diesel engines

there can be limited supercharging in petrol engines because of detonation

supercharging at high altitudes is essential

supercharging results in fuel economy

supercharging is essential in aircraft engines.

ANSWER : : supercharging results in fuel economy

 

2.Engine pistons 'are usually made of aluminum alloy because it

is lighter

wears less

absorbs shocks

is stronger

does not react with fuel and lub oil.

ANSWER : : is lighter

 

3.The actual volume of fresh charge admitted in 4-stroke petrol engine is

equal to stroke volume

equal to stroke volume and clearance volume

less than stroke volume

more than stroke volume

more than cylinder volume.

ANSWER : : less than stroke volume

 

4.In diesel engine, the compression ratio in comparison to expansion ratio is

same

less

more

variable

more/less depending on engine capacity.

ANSWER : : more

 

5.Which of the following is false statement. Some of the methods used to reduce diesel smoke are as follows

using additives in the fuel

engine derating i.e. reducing the maxi-mum flow of fuel

increasing the compression ratio

adherence to proper fuel specification

avoidance of overloading.

ANSWER : : increasing the compression ratio

6.The term scavenging is generally associated with

2-stroke cycle engines

4-stroke cycle engines

aeroplane engines

diesel engines

high efficiency engines.

ANSWER : : high efficiency engines.

     

 

7.The size of inlet valve of.an engine in comparison to exhaust valve is

more

less

same

more/less depending on capacity of engine

varies from design to design.

ANSWER : : less

 

8.A diesel engine as compared to petrol engine (both running ar rated load) is

more efficient

less efficient

equally efficient

unpredictable

other factors will decide it.

ANSWER : : more efficient

 

9.Flash point of fuel oil is

minimum temperature to which1 oil is heated in order to give off inflammable vapours in sufficient quantity to ignite momentarily when brought in contact with a flame

temperature at which it solidifies or congeals

temperature at which it catches fire without external aid

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

none of the above.

ANSWER : : minimum temperature to which1 oil is heated in order to give off inflammable vapours in sufficient quantity to ignite momentarily when brought in contact with a flame

 

 

10.In a typical medium speed 4 stroke cycle diesel engine

exhaust valve opens at 35� before bot-tom dead center and closes at 20� after top dead center

exhaust valve opens at bottom dead center and closes at top dead center

exhaust valve opens just after bottom dead center and closes just before top dead center

may open and close anywhere

none of the above is true.

ANSWER : : exhaust valve opens at 35 before bot-tom dead center and closes at 20 after top dead center

11.Gaseous-fuel guarantees are based on

calorific value of oil

low heat value of oil

high heat value of oil

mean heat value of oil

all of the above.

ANSWER : : low heat value of oil

     

 

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

1500 rpm

750 rpm

3000 rpm

any value independent of engine speed

none of the above.

ANSWER : : 750 rpm

 

13.Polymerisation is a chemical process in which molecules of a compound become

larger

slowed down

smaller

liquid

gaseous.

ANSWER : : larger

 

14.The fuel air ratio in a petrol engine fitted with suction carburetor, operating with dirty air filter as compared to clean filter will be

higher

lower

remain unaffected

unpredictable

none of the above.

ANSWER : : higher

 

15.Fuel consumption of diesel engines is not guaranteed at one quarter load because at such low loads

the friction is high

the friction is unpredictable

the small difference in cooling water temperature or in internal friction has a disproportionate effect

the engine is rarely operated

none of the above.

ANSWER : : the small difference in cooling water temperature or in internal friction has a disproportionate effect

16.The operation of forcing additional air under pressure in the engine cylinder is known as

scavenging

turbulence

supercharging

pre-ignition

dissociation and carburretion of fuel.

ANSWER : : supercharging

     

 

17.Which of the following is false statement : Excess quantities of sulphur in diesel fuel are Objectionable because it may cause the following

piston ring and cylinder wear

formation of hard coating on piston skirts

oil sludge in the engine crank case

detonation

forms corrosive acids.

ANSWER : : detonation

 

18.The reason for supercharging in any engine is to

increase efficiency

increase power

reduce weight and bulk for a given out-put

effect fuel economy

none of the above.

ANSWER : : reduce weight and bulk for a given out-put

 

19.Supercharging is essential in

diesel engines

gas turbines

petrol engines

aircraft engines

marine engines.

ANSWER : : aircraft engines

 

20.In a cycle, the spark lasts roughly for

1 sec

0.1 sec

0.01 sec

0.001 sec

0.0001 sec.

ANSWER : : 0.001 sec

21.The minimum cranking speed in case of petrol engine is about

half the operating speed

one-fourth of operating speed

250-300 rpm

60-80 rpm

10-20 rpm

ANSWER : : 60-80 rpm

 

22.The magneto in an automobile is basically

transformer

d.c. generator

capacitor

magnetic circuit

a.c. generator.

ANSWER : : d.c. generator

 

23.The specific fuel consumption of a petrol engine compared to diesel engine of same H.P. is

same

more

less

less or more depending on operating conditions

unpredictable.

ANSWER : : more

 

24.Most high speed compression engines operate on

Otto cycle

Diesel cycle

Dual cycle

Carnot cycle

Two stroke cycle.

ANSWER : : Dual cycle

1.Air fuel ratio for idling speed of a petrol engine is approximately

1 : 1

5 : 1

10:1

15 : 1

20 : 1.

ANSWER : : 10:1

 

     

 

2.In the opposed piston diesel engine, the combustion chamber is located

above the piston (/;) below the piston

between the pistons

any when

there is no such criterion.

opt 5

ANSWER : : between the pistons

 

 

3.In the crankcase method of scavenging, the air pressure is produced by

supercharger

centrifugal pump

natural aspirator

movement of engine piston

reciprocating pump.

 

 

4.In loop scavenging, the top of the piston is

flat

contoured

slanted

depressed

convex shaped.

ANSWER : : contoured

 

 

5.Scavenging is usually done to increase

thermal efficiency

speed

power output

fuel consumption

all of the above.

ANSWER : : power output

6.For maximum power generation, the air fuel ratio for a petrol engine for vehicles, is of the order of

9 : 1

12 : 1

15 : 1

18 : 1

20: 1.

ANSWER : : 12 : 1

     

 

7.Air fuel ratio at which a petrol engine can not work is

8 : 1

10 : 1

15 : 1

20 : 1 and less

will work at all ratios.

ANSWER : : 20 : 1 and less

 

8.Which of the following is the lightest and most volatile liquid fuel

diesel

kerosene

fuel oil

gasoline

lub oil.

ANSWER : : gasoline

 

9.A stoichiometric air-fuel ratio is

chemically correct mixture

lean mixture

rich mixture for idling

rich mixture for over loads

the ratio used at full rated parameters.

ANSWER : : chemically correct mixture

 

10.Pour point of fuel oil is the

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

temperature at which it solidifies or congeals

it catches fire without external aid

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

temperature at which it flows easily.

ANSWER : : temperature at which it solidifies or congeals

11.Installation of supercharger on a four-cycle diesel engine can result in the following percentage increase in power

upto 25%

upto 35%

upto 50%

upto 75%

upto 100%.

ANSWER : : upto 100%.

 

12.A hmh flame speed is obtained in diesel engine when air fuel ratio is

uniform throughout the mixture

chemically correct mixture

about 3-5% rich mixture

about 10% rich mixture

about 10% lean mixture.

ANSWER : : about 10% rich mixture

 

13.The following volume of air is required for consuming 1 liter of fuel by a four stroke engine

1 m3

5 m3

5-6 m3

9-10 m3

15-18 m3.

ANSWER : : 9-10 m3

 

14.The air-fuel ratio in petrol engines-is controlled by

controlling valve opening/closing

governing

injection

carburettion

scavenging and supercharging.

ANSWER : : carburettion

 

15.A 5 BHP engine running at full load would consume diesel of the order of

0.3 kg/hr

1 kg/hr

3 kg/hr

5 kg/hr

10 kg/hr.

ANSWER : : 1 kg/hr

16.The theoretically correct air fuel ratio for petrol engine is of the order of

6 : 1

9 : 1

12 : 1

15 : 1

20 : 1.

ANSWER : : 15 : 1

 

17.In a naturally aspirated diesel engine, the air is supplied by

a supercharger

a centrifugal blower

a vacuum chamber

an injection tube

forced chamber

ANSWER : : a vacuum chamber

 

18.For the same power developed in I.C. engines, the cheaper system is

naturally aspirated

supercharged

centrifugal pump

turbo charger

none of the above.

ANSWER : : supercharged

 

19.Diesel engine can work on very lean air fuel ratio of the order of 30 : 1. A petrol engine can also work on such a lean ratio provided

it is properly designed

best quality fuel is used

can not work as it is impossible

flywheel size is proper

engine cooling is stopped.

ANSWER : : can not work as it is impossible

 

20.A diesel engine has

1 valve

2 valves

3 valves

4 valves

no valve.

ANSWER : : 3 valves

21.The knock in diesel engine occurs due to

instantaneous and rapid burning of the first part of the charge

instantaneous atuo iginition of last part of charge

delayed burning of the first part of the charge

reduction of delay period

all of the above.

ANSWER : : instantaneous and rapid burning of the first part of the charge

 

22.Volatility of diesel fuel oil is

minimum temperature to which oil is heated in order to give off inflam�mable vapours in sufficient quantity to ignite momentarily when brought in contact with a flame

temperature at which it solidifies or congeals

it catches fire without external aid

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

temperature at which it flows easily.

ANSWER : : indicated by 90% distillation temperature, i.e., when 90% of sample oil has distilled off

 

23.Which is more viscous lib oil

SEA 30

SAE 40

SAE 50

SAE 70

SAE 80.

ANSWER : : SAE 80.

 

 

 

 

 

1. 

All the commercial liquid fuels are derived from natural petroleum (or crude oil).

A. True B. False
 

Answer: Option A


2. 

A cycle consisting of one constant pressure, one constant volume and two isentropic processes is known as

A. Carnot cycle
B. Stirling cycle
C. Otto cycle
D. Diesel cycle
 

Answer: Option D


3. 

The efficiency and work ratio of a simple gas turbine cycle are

A. low
B. very low
C. high
D. very high
 

Answer: Option B

 


4. 

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of gas through one degree at constant volume, is called

A. specific heat at constant volume
B. specific heat at constant pressure
C. kilo Joule
D. none of these

Answer: Option A

 


5. 

There is a loss of heat in an irreversible process.

A. True B. False

Answer: Option A

6. 

An adiabatic process is one in which

A. no heat enters or leaves the gas
B. the temperature of the gas changes
C. the change in internal energy is equal to the mechanical workdone
D. all of the above

Answer: Option D

 


7. 

Water gas is obtained by passing air and a large amount of steam over waste coal at about 650°C.

A. Correct B. Incorrect

Answer: Option B


8. 

Which of the following represents Otto cycle on temperature - entropy (T - s) diagram?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer: Option C

 


9. 

When the gas is heated at constant volume, the heat supplied increases the internal energy of the gas.

A. True B. False

Answer: Option A


10. 

Which of the following is the lightest and most volatile liquid fuel?

A. Gasoline
B. Kerosene
C. Fuel oil

Answer: Option A

11. 

The processes occuring in open system which permit the transfer of mass to and from the system, are known as

A. flow processes
B. non-flow processes
C. adiabatic processes
D. none of these

Answer: Option A


12. 

Which of the following has the minimum atomic mass?

A. Oxygen B. Sulphur
C. Nitrogen D. Carbon

Answer: Option D

 


13. 

Workdone in a free expansion process is

A. zero B. minimum
C. maximum D. positive

Answer: Option A



14. 

The pressure exerted by an ideal gas is __________ of the kinetic energy of all the molecules contained in a unit volume of gas.

A. one-half B. one-third
C. two-third D. three-fourth

Answer: Option C  


15. 

The compression ratio for petrol engines is

A. 3 to 6
B. 5 to 8
C. 15 to 20
D. 20 to 30

Answer: Option B