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What is the primary purpose of charge air-cooling?
What is the primary purpose of charge air-cooling?
- Enhancing fuel economy by lowering air temperature
- Reducing engine noise during combustion
- Increasing air density for better combustion efficiency and power output (correct)
- Preventing oil oxidation in the turbocharger
How does charge air-cooling help in preventing detonation or knocking?
How does charge air-cooling help in preventing detonation or knocking?
- By using a different type of fuel injection system
- By reducing the compression ratio of the turbocharger
- By increasing the fuel-to-air ratio in the combustion chamber
- By maintaining a controlled combustion process through cooler air (correct)
What impact does charge air-cooling have on emissions?
What impact does charge air-cooling have on emissions?
- It reduces the formation of carbon dioxide (CO2)
- It increases the production of nitrogen oxides (NOx)
- It leads to a more complete combustion of fuel, reducing harmful emissions (correct)
- It has no significant impact on emissions
How does charge air-cooling affect engine performance?
How does charge air-cooling affect engine performance?
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