Mechanical Engineering MCQs

2075 MCQs  (Page 117 of 208)

Which of the following is false statement. Some of the methods used to reduce diesel smoke are as follows ________________?
A. Using additives in the fuel
B. Engine derating i.e. reducing the maxi-mum flow of fuel
C. Increasing the compression ratio
D. Adherence to proper fuel specification
The magneto in an automobile is basically__________________?
C. Transformer
B. D.c. generator
C. Capacitor
D. Magnetic circuit
Flash point of fuel oil is __________________?
A. 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
B. Temperature at which it solidifies or congeals
C. Temperature at which it catches fire without external aid
D. Indicated by 90% distillation temperature, i.e. when 90% of sample oil has distilled off
For the same power developed in I.C. engines, the cheaper system is_____________?
A. Naturally aspirated
B. Supercharged
C. Centrifugal pump
D. Turbo charger
Scavenging is usually done to increase__________________?
A. Thermal efficiency
B. Speed
C. Power output
D. Fuel consumption