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500+ Applied Thermodynamics (AT) Solved MCQs

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151.

The essential conditions for combution are
i) The presence of combustible mixture
ii) Initiation by any means like spark plug is not required
iii) Stabilization and propagation of flame in the combution chamber
Out of these following is correct

A. all correct
B. i and iii
C. ii and iii
D. i and ii
Answer» B. i and iii
152.

In the rich mixtures used for automobile applications……

A. fuel quantity is more than stoichiometric quantity
B. air quantity is more than stoichiometric quantity
C. both the quantities are same
D. fuel quantity is more than the air quantity
Answer» A. fuel quantity is more than stoichiometric quantity
153.

In the Lean mixtures used for automobile applications…..

A. fuel quantity is more than stoichiometric quantity
B. air quantity is more than stoichiometric quantity
C. both quantities are same
D. fuel quantity is more than the air quantity
Answer» B. air quantity is more than stoichiometric quantity
154.

Stoichiometric air fuel ratio suggests…..

A. correct quantity of fuel-air ratio which gives more economy
B. correct quantity of fuel-air ratio which gives more power
C. correct quantity of fuel-air ratio which gives complete combution
D. all of the above
Answer» C. correct quantity of fuel-air ratio which gives complete combution
155.

Practical limits of fuel air ratio for combution in SI engines is…..

A. 0.11 to 0.05
B. 0.2 to 0.1
C. 0.05 to 0.033
D. 0.2 to 0.033
Answer» A. 0.11 to 0.05
156.

Practical limits for air fuel ratio in SI engines provides…..

A. range of air fuel ratio which gives comfortable working of si engine
B. range of air fuel ratio to get combustion close to stoichiometric conditions in si engine
C. range of air fuel ratio for obtaining maximum power in si engine
D. all of the above
Answer» B. range of air fuel ratio to get combustion close to stoichiometric conditions in si engine
157.

Ignition limits in the SI engine depends upon….

A. mixture ratio and temperature
B. volumetric efficiency and temperature
C. engine size and volumetric efficiency
D. mixture ratio and engine size
Answer» A. mixture ratio and temperature
158.

Maximum pressure obtained in normal SI engine during motoring is about…..

A. 2 bar
B. 15 bar
C. 8 bar
D. 40 bar
Answer» C. 8 bar
159.

Pressure during motoring in SI engine compared to CI engine is….

A. less
B. more
C. same
D. none of the above
Answer» A. less
160.

Maximum pressure in SI engine is about…..

A. 10 bar
B. 70 bar
C. 50 bar
D. 30 bar
Answer» D. 30 bar
161.

Approximate temperature produced by spark plug is…..

A. 5,000 deg.celsius
B. 20,000 deg.celsius
C. 2,000 deg.celsius
D. 10,000 deg.celsius
Answer» D. 10,000 deg.celsius
162.

The preparation phase in SI engine will last for about…..

A. 20 deg. of crank rotation
B. 40 deg. of crank rotation
C. 30 deg. of crank rotation
D. 10 deg. of crank rotation
Answer» A. 20 deg. of crank rotation
163.

The peak pressure in SI engine will be observed when crank position is….

A. about 10 deg. before tdc
B. about 10 deg. after tdc
C. at tdc
D. at bdc
Answer» B. about 10 deg. after tdc
164.

The peak temperature in SI engine will be observed when crank position is….

A. about 10 deg. before tdc
B. about 10 deg. after tdc
C. at tdc
D. at bdc
Answer» B. about 10 deg. after tdc
165.

On P.Ѳ. Diagram, start of second phase in the combustion of SI engine is indicated by….

A. separation of velocity line from compression line
B. constant pressure
C. fall of pressure
D. separation of combustion curve from motoring curve
Answer» D. separation of combustion curve from motoring curve
166.

On P.Ѳ. Diagram, separation of combustion curve from motoring curve in SI engine takes place…

A. when crank angle is about 10 deg. before tdc
B. when crank angle is about 10 deg. after tdc
C. when crank angle is about 10 deg. before bdc
D. when crank angle is about 10 deg. after bdc
Answer» A. when crank angle is about 10 deg. before tdc
167.

On P.Ѳ. Diagram, first measurable rise of pressure in SI engine takes place approximately….

A. when crank angle is about 10 deg. before tdc
B. when crank angle is about 10 deg. after tdc
C. when crank angle is about 10 deg. before bdc
D. when crank angle is about 10 deg. after bdc
Answer» B. when crank angle is about 10 deg. after tdc
168.

Which phase of combustion takes place during expansion stroke…..

A. ignition lag
B. preparation phase
C. propagation of flame
D. after burning
Answer» D. after burning
169.

During propagation of flame in SI engine crank rotates by about….

A. 20 deg.
B. 40 deg.
C. 30 deg.
D. 10 deg.
Answer» A. 20 deg.
170.

During afterburning phase in SI engine crank rotates by about…

A. 20 deg.
B. 190 deg.
C. 170 deg.
D. 10 deg.
Answer» C. 170 deg.
171.

Gap size in spark plug electrodes in about….

A. 10 to 20 mm
B. 1 to 2 mm
C. 0.01 mm to 0.1 mm
D. none of the above
Answer» B. 1 to 2 mm
172.

As compared to level of fuel in float chamber, the carburettor nozzle opening is at……level

A. same
B. higher
C. lower
D. fluctuating
Answer» B. higher
173.

SI engines in which diesel is used as a fuel will……

A. not run at all
B. run with detonation
C. run normally
D. run with less efficiency
Answer» A. not run at all
174.

If diesel is used in SI engine, it will not run. What is the correct reason?

A. low compression ratio
B. more density
C. less volatility
D. low burning point
Answer» C. less volatility
175.

Performance number of SI engine fuel

A. corresponds to octane rating
B. relates to the fuels having octane number more than 100
C. either a or b
D. none of the above
Answer» B. relates to the fuels having octane number more than 100
176.

The maximum resistance to detonation is by the fuel

A. iso octane
B. n heptane
C. alpha methyl nonane
D. cetane
Answer» A. iso octane
177.

A dope or additive is a compound when added in fuel have an effect on

A. decreasing compression ratio
B. increasing self ignition temperature
C. anti knock characteristic
D. none of the above
Answer» C. anti knock characteristic
178.

Which of the following are dopes for SI engine fuels

A. tel
B. tml
C. phenol
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
179.

Addition of ethyl bromide in TEL helps in

A. improving anti knock characteristics
B. reducing anti knock characteristics
C. prevents lead deposits
D. none of the above
Answer» C. prevents lead deposits
180.

Now a days a unleaded petrol is in the market because

A. it has better anti knock property
B. it is cheaper as compared to leaded petrol
C. lead deposits are poisonous
D. it is highly refined petrol
Answer» C. lead deposits are poisonous
181.

Stoichiometric air-fuel ratio of petrol engine is roughly

A. 18/1
B. 25/1
C. 15/1
D. 10/1
Answer» C. 15/1
182.

Venturi in the carburettor results in

A. decrease of air velocity
B. increase of air velocity
C. decrease of fuel flow
D. increase of manifold vacuum
Answer» B. increase of air velocity
183.

The choke is closed when the engine is

A. accelerating
B. hot
C. cold
D. idling
Answer» C. cold
184.

Lean air mixture is required during

A. idling
B. starting
C. accelerating
D. cruising
Answer» D. cruising
185.

The limits of air-fuel for SI engine are

A. 8/1 to 18/1
B. 8/1 to 50/1
C. 25/1 to 50/1
D. 50/1 to 100/1
Answer» A. 8/1 to 18/1
186.

In a SI engine for maximum power, relative fuel-air ratio is

A. 1.5
B. 1.2
C. 0.8
D. 0.6
Answer» B. 1.2
187.

For maximum thermal efficincy, the fuel-air ratio mixture in SI engines should be

A. lean
B. rich
C. stoichiometric
D. may be lean or rich
Answer» A. lean
188.

During starting petrol engines require

A. stoichiometric mixture
B. lean mixture
C. rich mixture
D. any air-fuel ratio is alright
Answer» C. rich mixture
189.

Economizer is used to provide enriched mixture during

A. starting
B. idling
C. cruising
D. full throttle opening
Answer» D. full throttle opening
190.

When the throttle is suddenly opened, the mixture from the simple carburettor tends to become

A. rich
B. lean
C. stoichiometric
D. not affected
Answer» B. lean
191.

Precise petrol injection system is

A. direct injection
B. sequential injection
C. both
D. manifold or port injection system
Answer» D. manifold or port injection system
192.

The choke in automobile meant for supplying

A. lean mixture
B. rich mixture
C. stoichiometric mixture
D. weak mixture
Answer» B. rich mixture
193.

Modern carburettor provide the correct quality of air-fuel mixture during

A. starting
B. idling
C. cruising
D. all conditions
Answer» D. all conditions
194.

A simple carburettor supplies rich mixture during

A. starting
B. idling
C. cruising
D. acceleration
Answer» C. cruising
195.

Combustion is defined as

A. chemical combination of hydrogen and carbon in the fuel and oxygen in the air
B. chemical combination of hydrogen and carbon in the fuel and nitrogen in the air
C. chemical combination of hydrogen and carbon in the fuel and both oxygen and nitrogen in the air.
D. all the above.
Answer» A. chemical combination of hydrogen and carbon in the fuel and oxygen in the air
196.

Combustion is defined as

A. rapid oxidation to liberate energy in the form of heat
B. its a chemical reaction of contents of fuel and oxygen in the air to produce energy in the form of heat.
C. both a and b
D. only a
Answer» C. both a and b
197.

Favourable conditions for combustion are

A. the presence of combustible mixture
B. some means of initiation of combustion
C. stabilization and propagation of flame in the combustion chamber
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
198.

Favourable conditions for combustion are

A. the presence of combustible mixture
B. initiation by any means like spark plug is not required
C. stabilization and propagation of flame in the combustion chamber
D. both a and c
Answer» D. both a and c
199.

Favourable conditions for combustion are: 1. The presence of combustible mixture 2. Initiation by any means like spark plug is not required 3. Stabilization and propagation of flame in the combustion chamber. Out of these following is correct

A. all are correct
B. i and iii
C. ii and iii
D. i and ii
Answer» B. i and iii
200.

In the rich mixturers used for automobile applications

A. fuel quantity is more than stoichiometric quantity
B. air quantity is more than stoichiometric quantity
C. both the quantities are same
D. fuel quantity is more than the air quantity.
Answer» A. fuel quantity is more than stoichiometric quantity

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