BDET - Basic diesel engines

KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONAIRE

Writing must be neat and readable

Name: Points achieved:

Company No: Percentage:

Date: Result:
(Pass / Fail)

Pass Mark: 60% Possible points: 43 Time allowed: 45 Minutes

Writing must neat and readable.

Answer the following questions
1. What is the burning process called inside an engine? (1)

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

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

1.
2.
3.
4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. The distance the piston can move is called the …? (1)

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

13. Explain in your own words the term "compression ratio". (1)

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

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

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

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

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

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

Circle True or False

19. A Diesel engine compression ratio average at about 11:1. (1)
True False

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

True False

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

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

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

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