#1 Diesel Engines Intro

Front

The intake stroke is followed by the power stroke.

Back

False

Front

Diesel fuel is ignited by glow plugs.

Back

False

Front

Fuel burned creates expanding energy which is then converted to mechanical energy?

Back

True

Front

What stroke is being represented by the image? The piston is traveling down and both valves are closed.

Back

Power

Front

What stroke is being represented by the image? The piston is traveling up and both valves are closed.

Back

Compression

Front

What stroke is being represented by the image? The piston is traveling down and the intake valve is open.

Back

Intake

Front

What stroke is being represented by the image? The piston is traveling up and the exhaust valve is open.

Back

Exhaust

Front

Diesel engines inject fuel during the intake stroke to achieve a better air/fuel mixture.

Back

False

Front

What is the main difference between spark and compression ignition?

Back

How the fuel is ignited (spark plug vs. no spark plug)

Front

Top Dead Center (TDC) Refers to when the piston is at its most upward travel.

Back

True