Practice Efficiency Considerations at Higher Altitudes - 1.4 | 1. Effect of Altitude on Engine Performance | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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1.4 - Efficiency Considerations at Higher Altitudes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to air density as altitude increases?

💡 Hint: Think about how the air feels thinner at high places.

Question 2

Easy

Name one device that can help improve engine performance at high altitudes.

💡 Hint: This device compresses air for better combustion.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main effect of altitude on internal combustion engines?

  • Increased horsepower
  • Decreased air density
  • Improved fuel efficiency

💡 Hint: Think about the relation between altitude and air quality.

Question 2

True or False: Turbochargers are used to improve engine performance at higher altitudes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to oxygen availability at high elevations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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