ME 322 : IC Engine
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1. Define the compression ratio of an engine.
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2. Why Petrol engines have a lower compression ratio than Deisel engines.
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3. Name the 4 strokes of a 4 stroke engine.
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4. Explain the difference between the ignition system of a petrol engine and diesel engine.
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5. What is the purpose of the flywheel of an engine.
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6. Define the calorific value of a fuel.
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7. What is known as a ‘rich mixture’ and a ‘weak mixture’ of air and fuel.
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8. Usually an engine starts with a zero load, Why?
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