Methods of Measuring Speed and Fuel Consumption

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What is the first step to be taken in the process described?

  • Cut off the fuel supply
  • Fully warm up the engine (correct)
  • Turn off the engine
  • Measure the power needed to rotate the engine

How are mechanical losses calculated in the context of this text?

  • $M = T \cdot n + K_1$
  • $M = F \cdot n \cdot K_1$
  • $M = T \cdot n \cdot K_1$ (correct)
  • $M = F \cdot n + K_1$

What does 'bmep' refer to in the context of the text?

  • Brake mean effective pressure (correct)
  • Basic mechanical energy potential
  • Breakdown mechanical efficiency point
  • Basal mechanical efficiency power

Why is measuring air consumption important for the performance of internal combustion engines?

<p>To determine the volume of air and fuel mixture being drawn into the cylinder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using dead weight on a dynamometer as mentioned in the text?

<p>To counteract easing caused by torque when rotating the engine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is mechanical efficiency calculated considering mechanical losses?

<p>$ɳ_{mec} = \frac{P}{P + M}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the measurement of power needed to rotate the engine is done slowly when the engine is cooling down?

<p>There will be inaccuracies in measuring mechanical losses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to perform power measurements quickly before the engine cools down?

<p>To ensure accuracy in determining power requirements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'fmep' used for according to the text?

<p>Evaluating friction mean effective pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In calculating mechanical losses, what does 'K1' represent?

<p>Friction coefficient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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