Practice Factors Affecting Volume Measurement - 4.3 | 1. Effect of Altitude on Engine Performance | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Factors Affecting Volume Measurement

4.3 - Factors Affecting Volume Measurement

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What happens to air density at higher altitudes?

💡 Hint: Think about how breathing feels at high altitudes.

Question 2 Easy

What does a turbocharger do?

💡 Hint: Remember how turbocharged engines perform better under pressure.

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Question 1

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

Increases horsepower
Decreases air density
Improves fuel efficiency

💡 Hint: Consider how it feels to breathe at high altitudes.

Question 2

True or False: Turbochargers are used to decrease air intake at high altitudes.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how supercharging enhances performance.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a bulldozer with a base horsepower of 200 at sea level, determine the probable horsepower at 10,000 feet elevation. Use a reduction of 3% per 1,000 feet to calculate.

💡 Hint: Apply the percentage reduction effectively, multiplying its effect on the base horsepower.

Challenge 2 Hard

If a construction team shifts operations from sea level to a mountain site, which performance metrics should they consider adjusting in their plans?

💡 Hint: Consider all factors affecting machinery performance in new environments.

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