Chapter 25 Flashcards

1
Q

Engineers calculate the engine air flow requirements using all the factors except

A

Engine power output.

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2
Q

An engine that uses atmospheric pressure for its intake charge is called an.

A

Naturally aspirated engine.

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3
Q

In a supercharged or turbo charged engine the boost pressure is measured inside the

A

Intake manifold

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4
Q

All the following conditions cause the airflow to be directed around a super charger. Except when.

A

The vehicle is accelerated to attain its maximum speed

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5
Q

engine is running at full power, the typical turbo charger rotates at speeds between.

A

100000 and 150000 rpm.

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6
Q

An engine exhaust driven air compressor, the supplies more than a normal amount of air into the intake manifold and boosts, engine torque and power is called.

A

Turbo charger

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7
Q

Which of the following is a similarity between turbochargers and superchargers

A

both turbochargers and superchargers are designed to provide a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure in the intake manifold.

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8
Q

A blank is a bypass valve at the exhaust inlet to a turbine, which allows all the exhaust into the turbine or it can route part of the exhaust past the turbine to the exhaust system.

A

Wastegate valve.

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9
Q

Which of the following gases is typically used for racing or high performance only and is not used from the factory on any vehicle.

A

Nitrous oxide

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10
Q

Phosphorus pentoxide is a good power adder

A

false

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11
Q

Naturally aspirated engines. With throttle plates use atmospheric pressure to push an air fuel mixture into the combustion chamber vacuum.

A

true

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12
Q

it is the ratio of the actual volume of air fuel mixture drawn into an engine to the theoretical maximum volume that can be drawn in.

A

volumetric efficiency

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13
Q

The amount of force in air-fuel charge produces when it is ignited is largely a function of the charge density.

A

Forced induction

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14
Q

Superchargers are engine driven air pump, whereas turbochargers are powered by hot exhaust gases.

A

True

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15
Q

Technician. A stated that a root type supercharger is not a positive displacement pump.

A

False

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16
Q

technician b stated that all of the air that enters a root type supercharger is forced through the unit.

A

True

17
Q

the delay between an increase in engine speed and the increase in the speed of the turbocharger is called

A

turbo lag

18
Q

Technician. A stated that the turbocharger response time is directly related to the size of the turbine.

A

True

19
Q

Technician b stated that the turbocharger response time is independent of the size of the compressor wheels.

A

False

20
Q

What causes excessive oil consumption in a turbo charger?

A

Faulty wastegate valve

21
Q

As boost pressure increases combustion blank also increases

A

Temperature

22
Q

Technician A stated that engine power is increased when nitric oxide is injected into an engine along with gasoline.

A

True

23
Q

Technician b stated that the addition of nitrous oxide to an engine supplies, the needed oxygen for the extra fuel.

A

True

24
Q

How are most superchargers lubricated

A

By an internal oil reservoir.

25
Q

Which valve is used on a factory supercharger to limit boost

A

Bypass valve

26
Q

How are most turbo chargers lubricated

A

engine oil under pressure through lines from the engine.

27
Q

Technician a says that turbo lag is the delay when the exhaust leaves the cylinder and when it contacts the turbo blades of the turbocharger.

A

True

28
Q

Technician b says that turbo lag refers to delay in boost pressure that occurs when the throttle is first opened

A

true

29
Q

What is the purpose of an inter cooler

A

To reduce the temperature of the air entering the engine.

30
Q

Which type of relief valve used on a turbo charged engine is noisy.

A

Bypass valve and dump valve.

31
Q

Technician a says that a stuck open wastegate valve can cause the engine to burn oil.

A

False

32
Q

Technician b says that a clog PCV system and cause the engine to burn oil.

A

True

33
Q

A service operation is most important on engines equipped with a turbocharger.

A

Regular oil changes.