Practice Diesel Cycle (5.2) - Introduction to Automobiles and Internal

Practice: Diesel Cycle

Lesson 5.2Introduction to Automobiles and Internal

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Question 1.
What is the main difference between the Diesel Cycle and the Otto Cycle?
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Think about how fuel is ignited.
Question 2.
What do we intake during the first stroke of the Diesel Cycle?
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Consider what is needed for combustion.
3Question 3.
What stroke of the Diesel Cycle involves compressing air only?
- Intake Stroke
- Compression Stroke
- Power Stroke
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Remember what is drawn into the engine during the first phase.
4Question 4.
True or False: In a Diesel Cycle, fuel is injected before compression.
- True
- False
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Think about when the fuel ignites.
Question 5.
Calculate the efficiency difference between an ideal Diesel engine with a compression ratio of 18:1 compared to a gasoline engine with a compression ratio of 10:1. Assume both engines combust at the same temperature.
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Consider how the different compression ratios affect the cycles.
Question 6.
Discuss the environmental implications of using more diesel engines in transportation. How do emissions compare to gasoline engines?
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What pollutants do diesel engines release, and how do they compare to alternatives?

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