Internal Combustion (IC) Engine MCQ
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Internal Combustion Engine MCQ Part-1
Multiple choice questions
Q.1. A two-stroke engine has a speed of 750 rpm. A four-stroke engine having an identical cylinder size runs at 1500 rpm. The theoretical output of the two-stroke engine will
- be twice that of the four stroke engine
- be half that of the four stroke engine
- be the same as that of the four stroke engine
- depends upon whether it is SI or CI engine.
Answer: be the same as that of the four stroke engine
Q.2. Scavenging air means
- air used under compression
- air used for forcing the burnt gases out of the cylinder during the exhaust period
- forced air for cooling the engine cylinder
- burnt air containing combustion product
Answer: air used for forcing the burnt gases out of the cylinder during the exhaust period
Q.3. All of the following statements are correct, except
- For the same power output, a petrol engine is of light construction and low initial cost when compared to a diesel engine.
- Morse test is used to determine the brake power of a multicylinder engine
- The thermal efficiency of a well-designed and properly maintained diesel engine usually lies in the range 35-40%
- A governor is used to adjust the power output from an engine in conformity with the external load.
Answer: Morse test is used to determine the brake power of a multicylinder engine
Q.4. The preference of diesel engines for road transport is due to
- easy starting
- low operating cost
- low specific fuel consumption over a large range of load
- complete combustion of charge
- harmless exhaust
Answer: low specific fuel consumption over a large range of load
Q.5. Morse test in multi-cylinder engines is done to determine
- air-flow to the engine
- volumetric efficiency
- indicated power
- mechanical efficiency
Answer: indicated power
Q.6. Which one of the followings is a wrong statement?
- valve timing diagram shows the correct crank positions corresponding to opening and closing of the valves
- valve overlap represents the angle during which both the inlet and exhaust valves remain open
- closing of inlet valve before bottom dead centre would reduce volumetric efficiency of the engines
- ignition of charge in a petrol engine takes place very close to top dead centre
Answer: ignition of charge in a petrol engine takes place very close to top dead centre
Q.7. All of the following statements are correct, except
- a carburetor prepares a homogeneous air-fuel mixture by atomising and vaporising the fuel
- vacuum at the throat of venturi sucks the fuel through the fuel jet
- throttle valve controls the supply of air-fuel mixture
- choke is kept open when cranking a cold engine for starting
Answer: choke is kept open when cranking a cold engine for starting
Q.8. Consider the following statements:
- Petrol engines are quality governed
- Combustion in spark ignition engines is homogeneous
- Lean mixture is required during idling
- Choke supplies rich mixture for cold starting.
Which of these are correct statements?
- 1 and 3
- 2 and 4
- 1, 3 and 4
- 1 and 3
Answer: 2 and 4
Q.9. The purpose of ignition coil in the ignition system of a petrol engine is to
- increase the voltage
- reduce sparking in the system
- distribute high currents to the engine cylinder
- regulate the, current produced by the dynamo
Answer: increase the voltage
Q.10. What material is used for the insulating body of a spark plug?
- Silica
- Dolomite
- alumina
- glass
Answer: alumina
Q.11. A particular firing order is necessary in a multi-cylinder engine so as to
- have better balance of the engine
- give good distribution of fuel to all the cyclinders
- obtain uniform toque
- operate the ignition system smoothly
Answer: obtain uniform toque
Q.12. In diesel engines, the injection pressure is of the order of
- 5-8 MN/m2
- 10-15 MN/m2
- 17.5-25 MN/m2
- 40-50 MN/m2
Answer: 10-15 MN/m2
Q.13. Supercharging is the process of
- providing a draft of air for cooling purposes
- supplying air to remove the spent up gases
- raising the pressure of charge fed to the cylinder
- supplying more fuel for getting greater output
Answer: raising the pressure of charge fed to the cylinder
Q.14. Velocity of flame propagation in the SI engine is maximum for air-fuel mixture which is ……. stoichiometric
- 10% richer than
- equal to
- more than 10% richer than
- 10% leaner than
Answer: 10% richer than
Q.15. Delay period refers to the period that elapses between providing a spark and the commencement of actual combustion of fuel. An increase in which of the following factors increases the delay period?
- self ignition temperature of fuel
- intake temperature
- inlet pressure
- compression ratio
Answer: self ignition temperature of fuel
Q.16. All of the following factors promote detonation in spark ignition engines, except
- increase in inlet pressure and temperature of charge
- higher compression ratio
- high self ignition temperature of fuel
- advanced spark timing
Answer: high self ignition temperature of fuel
Q.17. Reference fuels for knock rating of SI engines fuels would include
- iso-octane and α-methyl napthalene
- normal octane and anciline
- iso-octane and n-hexane
- n-heptane and iso-octane
Answer: n-heptane and iso-octane
Q.18. Which is not the characteristic of diesel knock in a compression ignition engine?
- instantaneous and rapid burning of the last part of the charge
- pressure rise in the cylinder occurs at an enormous rate
- rough running and fatigue failure of engine components
- drop in engine power and efficiency
Answer: instantaneous and rapid burning of the last part of the charge
Q.19. Consider the following measures:
- Increasing the compression ratio
- Increasing the intake air temperature
- Increasing the length to diameter ratio of the cylinder
- Increasing the engine speed
The measures necessary to reduce the tendency to knock in CI engines would include
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1, 2 and 4
- 1, 3 and 4
- 2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2 and 4
Q.20. All of the following statements are correct, except
- the detonation follows the spark while pre-ignition precedes it
- doping refers to the addition of certain additives to petrol to improve its resistance to detonation
- the two reference fuels used for cetane rating are cetane and n-heptane
- factors tending to increase detonation in SI engines tend to reduce knocking in CI engines
Answer: the two reference fuels used for cetane rating are cetane and n-heptane
Q.21. All of the following statements are correct, except
- Petrol engines normally operate in the compression ratio range of 6 – 10
- A two stroke engine has one inlet port, one exhaust port and one transfer port
- Two stroke IC engines are less efficient than their four-stroke counterparts due to low compression ratio and shorter stroke length
- The direction of spray is not critical in indirect combustion chambers
Answer: Two stroke IC engines are less efficient than their four-stroke counterparts due ……
Q.22. Operation of a spark ignition engine at high compression ratios is not desirable as it may
- lead to incomplete combustion and poor efficiency
- necessinate robust construction for the engine cylinder
- promote engine knocking causing damage to the engine
- cause an excessive temperature rise in the cylinder resulting into back fire
Answer: promote engine knocking causing damage to the engine
Q.23. In spark ignition engines, the flame speed increases with increasing
- fuel-air ratio
- pressure ratio
- turbulence
- fuel intake rate
Which of the statements made above are correct?
- 1 and 2
- 2 and 3
- 1 and 4
- 3 only
Answer: 3 only
Q.24. Consider the following factors
- compression ratio
- engine speed
- engine output
- fuel viscosity
Which of these affect the ignition delay in a CI engine.
- 1 and 2
- 2 and 4
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1, 2 and 4
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Q.25. Which of the followings is identified with octane rating of 100?
- iso-octane
- n-heptane
- tetraethyl lead
- α-methylnapthalene
Answer: iso-octane
Q.26. Identify the aspect an increase in which promotes the tendency of knocking in CI engines
- compression ratio
- inlet air temperature
- coolant water temperature
- rate of fuel atomisation
Answer: coolant water temperature