1.4 - Efficiency Considerations at Higher Altitudes
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What happens to air density as altitude increases?
💡 Hint: Think about how the air feels thinner at high places.
Name one device that can help improve engine performance at high altitudes.
💡 Hint: This device compresses air for better combustion.
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What is the main effect of altitude on internal combustion engines?
💡 Hint: Think about the relation between altitude and air quality.
True or False: Turbochargers are used to improve engine performance at higher altitudes.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to oxygen availability at high elevations.
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An engine rated at 250 horsepower is used at an altitude where it’s expected to lose about 25% of its power. Calculate the horsepower available at that altitude.
💡 Hint: Utilize basic percentage calculations.
During a project at high altitude, the operator's machine was facing significant efficiency loss. They decided to install a turbocharger. Explain how you might evaluate the impact of this decision on performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how performance metrics can demonstrate changes.
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