Practice - Diesel Cycle
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Practice Questions
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What is the main difference between the Diesel Cycle and the Otto Cycle?
💡 Hint: Think about how fuel is ignited.
What do we intake during the first stroke of the Diesel Cycle?
💡 Hint: Consider what is needed for combustion.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What stroke of the Diesel Cycle involves compressing air only?
💡 Hint: Remember what is drawn into the engine during the first phase.
True or False: In a Diesel Cycle, fuel is injected before compression.
💡 Hint: Think about when the fuel ignites.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
💡 Hint: Consider how the different compression ratios affect the cycles.
Discuss the environmental implications of using more diesel engines in transportation. How do emissions compare to gasoline engines?
💡 Hint: What pollutants do diesel engines release, and how do they compare to alternatives?
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