BDET - Basic Engine Operation

KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONAIRE MASTER

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MASTER ANSWERS
Pass Mark: 60% Possible points: 43 Time allowed: 45 Minutes
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Answer the following questions
1. What is the burning process called inside an engine? (1)
Combustion

2. Which part inside the engine changes reciprocating motion to rotary (1)
motion?
Crankshaft

3. Write down the strokes in a four-stroke cycle engine, in sequence. (4)

3.1. Inlet stroke
3.2. Compression stroke
3.3. Power stroke
3.4. Exhaust stroke

4. Write down the function of a flywheel. (1)

It helps the crankshaft "coast" through the other 3 stokes or smooth
out the power impulses.

5. How many times must the crankshaft turn to complete one cycle? (1)
2 times

6. How many time will a camshaft turn during one cycle? (1)
One time

7. The part of a crankshaft that turns in a oil-lubricated bearing is called …..? (1)
Journal

8. The distance that the crankshaft arm is offset is called the ……? (1)
Crankshaft throw

9. What is the diameter of an engine cylinder called? (1)

Bore

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10. What determines the distance the piston can move? (1)
The crankshaft throw

11. The distance the piston can move is called the …? (10)
Stroke

12. Write down the technical terms when the piston is at the top and bottom (2)
of the stoke.
a) Top of stroke: Top dead center
b) Bottom of stroke: Bottom dead center

13. Explain in your own words the term "compression ratio". (1)
Compression ratio is the ratio the mixture/air is compressed inside the
cylinder.

14. What ignites the mixture in a diesel engine? (1)

Hot compressed air.

15. Write down the function of a governor. (2)

The governor senses load conditions and adjust fuel injection accordingly.

16. What is the reason for pressurizing cooling systems? (1)

To raise the boiling point.

17. Write down the three basic functions of oil. (3)

Lubrication.
Clean.
Cooling.

18. Write down the names of the components in the drawing below. (5)
a. Aftercooler

b. Impeller

c. Air filter

d. Turbine wheel

e. Turbocharger

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KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONAIRE MASTER
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Circle True or False
19. A Diesel engine compression ratio average at about 11:1. (1)
False

20. A two-stroke engine is also known as an external combustion engine. (1)

False

21. The fuel pump camshaft turn 1/2 engine speed (1)
True

22. Bore area times stroke give you cylinder displacement (1)
True

23. Pre-ignition is caused when there is a delay in the mixture starting to (1)
burn after it was ignited.
False

END OF TEST

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Version 1: 30 September 2003