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  • The knocking in diesel engines may be prevented by


  • Options
  • A. reducing the delay period
  • B. raising the compression ratio
  • C. increasing the inlet pressure of air
  • D. all of these

  • Correct Answer
  • all of these 


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    • 1. The normal heptane (C7H16) is given a rating of __________ octane number.

    • Options
    • A. 0
    • B. 50
    • C. 100
    • D. 120
    • Discuss
    • 2. A fission chain reaction in uranium can be developed

    • Options
    • A. by increasing the contents of U235
    • B. by slowing down fast neutrons so that U235 fission continues by slow neutron
    • C. both (a) and (b)
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 3. The thermal efficiency of petrol and gas engines is about

    • Options
    • A. 15%
    • B. 30%
    • C. 50%
    • D. 70%
    • Discuss
    • 4. Plutonium (Pu239) is produced

    • Options
    • A. artificially
    • B. by fission of Th232
    • C. when U238 is irradiated by neutrons
    • D. as basic raw material
    • Discuss
    • 5. The ratio of the work obtained at the crankshaft in a given time to the energy supplied during the same time is called

    • Options
    • A. mechanical efficiency
    • B. overall efficiency
    • C. indicated thermal efficiency
    • D. volumetric efficiency
    • Discuss
    • 6. Detonation is harmful due to

    • Options
    • A. increase in the rate of heat transfer, there is a reduction in the power output and efficiency of the engine
    • B. excessive turbulence which removes most of the insulating gas boundary layer from the cylinder walls
    • C. high intensity of knock causes crankshaft vibration and the engine runs rough
    • D. none of the above
    • Discuss
    • 7. A long delay period in compression ignition engines gives a more rapid rise in pressure which causes knocking.

    • Options
    • A. Yes
    • B. No
    • Discuss
    • 8. The volumetric efficiency ofa well designed engine may be

    • Options
    • A. 30 to 40%
    • B. 40 to 60%
    • C. 60 to 70%
    • D. 75 to 90%
    • Discuss
    • 9. The brake power is the power available

    • Options
    • A. in the engine cylinder
    • B. at the crank shaft
    • C. at the crank pin
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 10. Which of the following statement is correct regarding the features of a Breeder reactor?

    • Options
    • A. It produces more fuel than it consumes.
    • B. It requires highly enriched fuel.
    • C. It requires liquid sodium metal as moderator.
    • D. all of the above
    • Discuss


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