Diesel vs Gasoline Engine Operation
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What is the primary factor that controls engine rpm and power in a diesel engine?

  • Air and fuel mixture in the combustion chamber
  • Amount of fuel injected into a full charge of air (correct)
  • Engine structure and design
  • Type of fuel injection system used

What is a characteristic of diesel fuel when burned compared to gasoline?

  • It has a shorter burn duration
  • It produces more heat (correct)
  • It has a lower flash point
  • It produces less heat

Which of the following components is unique to a diesel engine?

  • Piston rings
  • Governor (correct)
  • Camshaft
  • Crankshaft

How do gasoline engines control power and rpm?

<p>By varying the air and fuel mixture in the combustion chamber (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of diesel fuel compared to gasoline in terms of handling?

<p>It is safer to handle due to lower volatility and higher flash point (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between diesel and gasoline engines in terms of operation?

<p>The method of controlling engine rpm and power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for a diesel engine's higher efficiency compared to a gasoline engine?

<p>Lower pumping loss due to inlet restriction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the air-fuel ratio of a diesel engine during acceleration?

<p>20:1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the exhaust stroke in a diesel engine?

<p>To force the burned gases out through the exhaust port (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of a diesel engine in terms of reliability?

<p>High reliability in continuous operation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a diesel engine compared to a gasoline engine?

<p>More expensive to manufacture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the compression ratio of a diesel engine?

<p>14:1 to 23:1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the higher compression ratio in a diesel engine?

<p>More efficient engine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of diesel fuel?

<p>Unfavourable odour (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for a diesel engine's heavier weight compared to a gasoline engine?

<p>Heavier components required to withstand higher compression and combustion pressures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a difficulty associated with starting a diesel engine in cold weather?

<p>Difficulty in building up enough heat to ignite the fuel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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