Practice Understanding Performance Charts - 2.1 | 1. Effect of Altitude on Engine Performance | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 2
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Understanding Performance Charts

2.1 - Understanding Performance Charts

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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 this affects breathing.

Question 2 Easy

What is a turbocharger?

💡 Hint: It helps engines perform better at high altitude.

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Question 1

What is the main effect of altitude on engine performance?

Increases horsepower
Decreases air density
Improves fuel efficiency

💡 Hint: Think about how the air feels when you climb a mountain.

Question 2

True or False: Performance charts can help predict the speed of machinery based on resistance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how graphs help convey information visually.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a bulldozer operating at a site one mile above sea level. Explain how you would determine if an increase in machinery is needed due to altitude.

💡 Hint: Consider how altitude affects engine specifications and rimpull.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a scenario to operate a loader at 10,000 feet, what calculations and adjustments might you need to make?

💡 Hint: Think about the equipment adjustments necessary at differing elevations.

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