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Explain the term 'atomisation' with reference to the combustion of fuel.
Explain the term 'atomisation' with reference to the combustion of fuel.
Breaking down of fuel into fine mist for better combustion.
State the factors that influence atomisation in the combustion of fuel.
State the factors that influence atomisation in the combustion of fuel.
Factors include fuel pressure, fuel viscosity, and fuel temperature.
Explain the purpose of labyrinth glands in diesel engine turbocharger construction.
Explain the purpose of labyrinth glands in diesel engine turbocharger construction.
To prevent air leakage in the turbocharger.
Describe the transfer of gas force from the piston crown to the crankshaft in a four-stroke diesel engine.
Describe the transfer of gas force from the piston crown to the crankshaft in a four-stroke diesel engine.
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Describe the principle of operation of a simple hydraulic governor.
Describe the principle of operation of a simple hydraulic governor.
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Explain the operation of an overspeed trip of the centrifugal type.
Explain the operation of an overspeed trip of the centrifugal type.
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Describe the main components of a fuel injector nozzle.
Describe the main components of a fuel injector nozzle.
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What are the factors influencing centrifugal separator efficiency?
What are the factors influencing centrifugal separator efficiency?
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How can oil loss be minimized in a centrifugal separator?
How can oil loss be minimized in a centrifugal separator?
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What determines the discharge frequency of an engine lubricating oil purifier?
What determines the discharge frequency of an engine lubricating oil purifier?
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What are possible reasons for variations in the oil level of a main engine sump?
What are possible reasons for variations in the oil level of a main engine sump?
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Why should lubricating oil be supplied before main reduction gearing rotates?
Why should lubricating oil be supplied before main reduction gearing rotates?
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What condition monitoring techniques can be used to assess the main reduction gearing?
What condition monitoring techniques can be used to assess the main reduction gearing?
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