Question 1

Which of the following has the most influence on the power output of a diesel engine?

Accepted Answer

A)   turbocharger boost pressure
B)   air flow through intake plenum
C)   injected fuel quantity
D)   atomized droplet sizing

Question 2

Fuel injected per crank angle degree in a diesel fuel system is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   injection rate
B)   injection quantity
C)   atomization rate
D)   delivery rate A

Question 3

Which of the following would indicate the lowest engine rpm?

Accepted Answer

A)   peak torque
B)   high idle
C)   engine lug
D)   droop curve C

Question 4

In a current direct injected diesel engine governed at 2000 rpm, what droplet size range must the injection system produce?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 - 10 microns
B)   10 - 100 microns
C)   100 - 200 microns
D)   200 - 500 microns

Question 5

When a hydromechanical governor throttle is snapped (to full fuel request)  under no-load, engine rpm temporarily exceeds the high idle speed. What is the term used to describe this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   hunting
B)   top end limit
C)   deadband
D)   overrun

Question 6

What is the reason for advancing injection timing as engine speed increases?

Accepted Answer

A)   real time available for combustion decreases
B)   real time available for combustion increases
C)   less air in engine cylinder
D)   more air in engine cylinder

Question 7

Which of the following governing classifications would allow the accelerator pedal in a truck diesel engine to respond like that in an automobile?

Accepted Answer

A)   limiting speed
B)   variable speed
C)   isochronous
D)   all-speed governor

Question 8

What state is atomized fuel in?

Accepted Answer

A)   vapor
B)   aerated
C)   gas
D)   liquid D

Question 9

When a 4-stroke cycle engine rotates at 2000 rpm, how many power strokes occur in any one of its cylinders per second?

Accepted Answer

A)   500
B)   100
C)   17
D)   8

Question 10

When a crankshaft throw is positioned at exactly TDC, how much mechanical leverage can it apply to the crankshaft?

Accepted Answer

A)   none
B)   minimum
C)   50% of maximum
D)   maximum

Question 11

When a diesel engine is said to be hydromechanically managed, which of the following components would NOT be used?

Accepted Answer

A)   fuel injectors
B)   computer
C)   mechanical governor
D)   fuel transfer pump

Question 12

Which of the following terms means the same thing as top engine limit (TEL)  in a highway truck engine?

Accepted Answer

A)   peak torque
B)   rated speed
C)   overrun rpm
D)   high idle

Question 13

Which variable defines the actual size of fuel droplets emitted from a diesel injector?

Accepted Answer

A)   charging pressure
B)   orifii size
C)   injection pressure
D)   number of multipulse events

Question 14

How much mechanical leverage can result when a piston throw on the crankshaft forms a 90 degree angle to the piston on its downstroke?

Accepted Answer

A)   none
B)   minimum
C)   50% of maximum
D)   maximum

Question 15

Why is torque rise significant to a truck driver?

Accepted Answer

A)   indicates how fast the engine will turn
B)   indicates peak power available
C)   defines upper and lower gear shift points
D)   define the lugging ability of an engine

Question 16

When fuel condenses on the piston crown during injection, which of the following can result?

Accepted Answer

A)   pitting
B)   pre-ignition
C)   pinging
D)   detonation

Question 17

When engine rpm rises and falls at random with no rhythmic pattern, the term used to describe this conditions is:

Accepted Answer

A)   hunting
B)   insensitivity
C)   speed drift
D)   stability

Question 18

The precise control of injected fuel quantity in a diesel engine is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   atomization
B)   pressurization
C)   metering
D)   measuring

Question 19

An engine has a rated speed of 2000 rpm and has 40% torque rise. At what rpm would you expect to find peak torque?

Accepted Answer

A)   2000 rpm
B)   800 rpm
C)   1200 rpm
D)   2800 rpm

Question 20

Why does retarding injection timing tend to produce higher HC emissions?

Accepted Answer

A)   increases injection lag
B)   reduces time available for combustion
C)   increases ignition lag
D)   increases combustion temperatures

Exam 20: Fuel Injection Basics and Governor Principles

Which of the following has the most influence on the power output of a diesel engine?

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Fuel injected per crank angle degree in a diesel fuel system is known as:

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Which of the following would indicate the lowest engine rpm?

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In a current direct injected diesel engine governed at 2000 rpm, what droplet size range must the injection system produce?

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When a hydromechanical governor throttle is snapped (to full fuel request) under no-load, engine rpm temporarily exceeds the high idle speed. What is the term used to describe this condition?

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What is the reason for advancing injection timing as engine speed increases?

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Which of the following governing classifications would allow the accelerator pedal in a truck diesel engine to respond like that in an automobile?

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What state is atomized fuel in?

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When a 4-stroke cycle engine rotates at 2000 rpm, how many power strokes occur in any one of its cylinders per second?

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When a crankshaft throw is positioned at exactly TDC, how much mechanical leverage can it apply to the crankshaft?

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When a diesel engine is said to be hydromechanically managed, which of the following components would NOT be used?

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Which of the following terms means the same thing as top engine limit (TEL) in a highway truck engine?

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Which variable defines the actual size of fuel droplets emitted from a diesel injector?

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How much mechanical leverage can result when a piston throw on the crankshaft forms a 90 degree angle to the piston on its downstroke?

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Why is torque rise significant to a truck driver?

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When fuel condenses on the piston crown during injection, which of the following can result?

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When engine rpm rises and falls at random with no rhythmic pattern, the term used to describe this conditions is:

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The precise control of injected fuel quantity in a diesel engine is known as:

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An engine has a rated speed of 2000 rpm and has 40% torque rise. At what rpm would you expect to find peak torque?

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Why does retarding injection timing tend to produce higher HC emissions?

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