CHAPTER 2 - FUELS & COMBUSTION

1. PAST ME BOARD QUESTION

Which is not a viscosity rating?
A. Redwood
B. SSU
C. Centipoise
D. Entropy Degrees API
Answer: D

2. PAST ME BOARD QUESTION

Percent excess air is the difference between the air actually supplied and the theoretically
required divided by:
A. the theoretically air supplied
B. the actually air supplied
C. the deficiency of air supplied
D. the sufficient air supplied
Answer: A

3. ME BOARD QUESTION
What is the apparatus used in the analysis of combustible gases?
A. Calorimeter differential
B. Calorimeter gas
C. Calorimetry
D. Calorimeter
Answer: D

4. PAST ME BOARD QUESTION

Percent excess air is the difference between the air actually supplied and the theoretical air
divided by:
A. the sufficient air supplied
B. the deficiency air supplied
C. the actually air supplied
D. the theoretical air supplied
Answer: D
5. PAST ME BOARD QUESTION
The viscosity of most commercially available petroleum lubricating oil changes rapidly above
A. 120°F
B. 180°F
C. 150°F
D. 130°F
Answer: B

6. PAST ME BOARD QUESTION

When 1 mol carbon combines with 1 mol oxygen
A. 2 mols carbon dioxide
B. 1 mol carbon dioxide
C. 1 mol carbon and 1 mol carbon dioxide
D. 1 mol carbon dioxide
Answer: B

7. ME BOARD QUESTION
What are the immediate undesirable products from the petroleum based lubricating oil when
subjected to high pressure and temperature?
A. gums, resins and acids
B. sulfur
C. soots and ashes
D. carbon residue
Answer: A

8. What kind of bonding do common gases that exist in free states as diatomic molecules
experiences?
A. Ionic bonds
B. Covalent bonds
C. Metallic bonds
D. Nuclear bonds
Answer: B

9. An Orsal's apparatus is used for

A. volumetric analysis of the flue gas
B. gravimetric analysis of the flue gas
C. smoke density analysis of the flue gas
D. all of the choices
Answer: A

10. A theorem that states that the total property of a mixture of ideal gases is the sum of the
properties that the individual gases would have if each occupied the total mixture volume alone
as the same temperature.
A. Gibbs Theorem
B. Dalton's Theorem
C. Boltzmann's Theorem
D. Maxwell's Theorem
Answer: A

11. A small enough particles suspended in a fluid and exhibit small random movements due to
the statistical collision of fluid molecules on the particle's surface. This motion is called______.
A. Boltzmann motion
B. rectilinear motion
C. kinetic gas motion
D. Brownian motion
Answer: D

12. When two or more light atoms have sufficient energy (available only at high temperature
and velocities) to fuse together to form a heavier nucleus, the process is called ______.
A. fusion
B. fission
C. the photoelectric effect
D. the Compton effect
Answer: A

13. What is the residue left after combustion of a fossil fuel?

A. Charcoal
B. Ash
C. Scraper
D. All of the choices
Answer: B
14. What is formed during incomplete combustion of carbon in fuels?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Nitrogen oxide
D. Oxygenated fuel
Answer: B

15. A gas produced by the combustion of fuel oil and cannot be found in the fuel gases is:
A. oxygen
B. nitrogen
C. hydrogen
D. carbon dioxide
Answer: C

16. Which of the following chemical reactions in which heat is absorbed?

A. Heat reaction
B. Endothermic reaction
C. Exothermic reaction
D. Combustion reaction
Answer: B

17. A chemical reaction in which heat is given off.

A. Heat reaction
B. Endothermic reaction
C. Exothermic reaction
D. Combustion reaction
Answer: C

18. A colorless, odorless mixture of nitrogen and oxygen with traces of other gases, water
vapor, and some impurities.
A. Air
B. Helium
C. Water gas
D. Nitrite
Answer: A
19. The transfer of air and air characteristics by horizontal motion is called _____.
A. convection
B. air transfer
C. advection
D. adhesion
Answer: C

20. Properties of non-reacting gas mixture are given by:

A. geometric weighting
B. volumetric weighting
C. volumetric weighting for molecular weight and density, and geometric weighting for all
other properties except entropy
D. arithmetic average
Answer: C

21. The process of separating two or more liquids by means of the difference in their boiling
point.
A. Engler distillation
B. Fractional distillation
C. Gas scrubbing
D. Fractional crystallization
Answer: B

22. The gaseous products of combustion of a boiler which contains carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide, oxygen, nitrogen, and water vapor is called _____.
A. Fuel gas
B. Producer gas
C. Product gas
D. Universal gas
Answer: A

23. A substance whose burning with oxygen yields heat energy such as coal, petroleum and
natural gas.
A. Air
B. Fluid
C. Fuel
D. Gas
Answer: C

24. Stoichiometric ratio is

A. chemically correct air - fuel ratio by volume
B. chemically correct air - fuel ratio by weight
C. theoretical mixture of air for complete combustion
D. actual ratio of air to fuel for maximum efficiency
Answer: B

25. A type of radiation consisting of singly charged particles that generate to intermediate
distances.
A. Nuclear radiation
B. Alpha radiation
C. Beta radiation
D. Gamma radiation
Answer: C

26. The increase in velocity past the throat is due to the rapid increase in the:
A. fluid density
B. fluid specific volume
C. fluid temperature
D. fluid pressure
Answer: A

27. In an oxidation - reduction chemical reaction, all of the following occur except:
A. the exchange of electrons between elements
B. elements becoming more positive
C. elements becoming more negative
D. nuclear fusion
Answer: D

28. The residual oil left after the distillation of gasoine and kerosene from crude petroleum;
yellow to brown oil used as a diesel fuel and for enriching water gas.
A. Diesel oil
B. Gasoline oil
C. LPG
D. Gas oil
Answer: D

29. A fuel gas obtained by the destructive distillation of soft coal is called ______.
A. Gas scrub
B. Coal gas
C. Alcogas
D. Water gas
Answer: D

30. Removing of impurities from a gas by bubbling it through a liquid purifying agent is called
_____.
A. Gas scrubbing
B. Gas purifying
C. Gas liquefying
D. Gas bubbling
Answer: A

31. During the fusion process, mass is lost and converted to energy according to:
A. the Heisenburg uncertainty principle
B. the Compton's Law
C. Einstein's Law
D. the second law of thermodynamics
Answer: C

32. A finely divided carbon deposit by the smoke or flame is called _____.
A. Fly ash
B. Soot
C. Residue
D. All of the choices
Answer: B

33. Rare gases such as helium, argon, krypton, xenon and radon that are non-reactive are called
______.
A. Non-reactant
B. Stop gases
C. Inert gases
D. Residual gases
Answer: C

34. Kinematics and dynamic viscosity vary from each other only by a factor equal to the:
A. fluid density
B. temperature
C. pressure
D. specific gas constant
Answer: A

35. The following properties are different for isomers of the same chemical compound except:
A. density
B. melting point
C. number of atoms in a mole of each isomers
D. specific heat
Answer: C

36. Atomic weights of the elements in the periodic table are not whole numbers because of:
A. the existence of isotopes
B. imprecise measurements during the development of the periodic table
C. round-off error in calculating atomic weights
D. the exchange of reference of the atomic mass unit from oxygen - 16 to carbon - 12 in
1961
Answer: A

37. The tendency of a pure compound to be composed of the same elements combined in a
definite proportion by mass.
A. Avogadro's law
B. Boyle's law
C. The law of definite proportions
D. Le Chatelier's principle
Answer: C
38. How do you call the process of removing of impurities from a gas by bubbling it through
liquid purifying agent?
A. Gas scrubbing
B. Gas purifying
C. Gas liquefying
D. Gas bubbling
Answer: A

39. What is the effect of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

A. absorb the exothermic heat of reaction
B. provide the exothermic heat of reaction
C. lower the activation energy
D. provide the heat of sublimation
Answer: C

40. The relationship between the concentration of products and reactants in a reversible
chemical reaction given by:
A. the ionization constant
B. the equilibrium constant
C. the solubility product
D. Le Chatelier's principle
Answer: B

41. What fuel gas obtaines by the destructive distillation of soft coal?
A. Gas scrub
B. Coal gas
C. Alcogas
D. Water gas
Answer: B

42. The process of splitting the nucleus into smaller fragments.

A. fusion
B. fission
C. the photoelectric effect
D. the Compton effect
Answer: B
43. The ash that is removed from the combustor after the fuel is burn is the:
A. fly ash
B. bottom ash
C. scraper ash
D. top ash
Answer: B

44. A mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide made by passing steam over hot coke.
A. Water gas
B. Water vapor
C. hydrocarbon
D. air
Answer: A

45. All of the following are true of non-stoichiometric reactions except:

A. there is an excess of one or more reactants
B. the percentage yield measures the efficiency of the reaction
C. non-stoichiometric reactions are rare in the combustion process
D. in combustion, air is often the excess reactant to assure complete combustion of fuel
Answer: C

46. It is the ratio of the volume at the end of heat addition to the volume at the start of heat
addition.
A. compression ratio
B. air-fuel ratio
C. volumetric ratio
D. cut-off ratio
Answer: D

47. Piston rings are made up of:

A. alloy steel
B. carbon steel
C. copper
D. cast iron
Answer: D
48. ME BOARD QUESTION
Loss power is due to:
A. poor compression
B. restricted exhaust
C. clogging of air cleaner
D. low injection pressure
Answer: D

49. ME BOARD QUESTION

A branch system of pipes to carry waste emission away from the piston chambers of an internal
combustion engine is called ______.
A. exhaust nazzle
B. exhaust deflection pipe
C. exhaust pipe
D. exhaust manifold
Answer: D

50. ME BOARD QUESTION

The type of filter wherein the filtering elements is replaceable.
A. Paper edge filter
B. Metal edge filter
C. Pressure filter
D. Filter with element
Answer: B

51. ME BOARD QUESTION

When four events take place in one revolution of a crankshaft of an engine, the engine is called
A. rotary engine
B. steam engine
C. two stroke engine
D. four stroke engine
Answer: C

52. ME BOARD QUESTION

Which of the following does not belong to the group?
A. Air injection system
B. Mechanical injection system
C. Time injection system
D. Gas admission system
Answer: C

53. ME BOARD QUESTION

Specific heat capacity is an SI derived unit described as:
A. J/kg
B. W/m °K
C. J/m³
D. J/kg °K
Answer: D

54. ME BOARD QUESTION

A device whose primary function is to meter the flow of the refrigerant to the evaporator.
A. Sniffer valve
B. Equalizer
C. Thermostatic expansion valve
D. Crossover valve
Answer: C

55. ME BOARD QUESTION

The internal combustion engines never work in
A. Rankine cycle
B. Diesel cycle
C. Dual combustion cycle
D. Otto cycle
Answer: A

56. The general chemical formula for all hydrocarbons is CnHm. In different combinations of
interest, as internal combustion engine fuel, n varies from:
A. 1 to 26
B. 2 to 54
C. 2 to 26
D. 1 to 54
Answer: A
57. The general chemical formula for all hydrocarbons is CnHm. In different combinations of
interest, as internal combustion engine fuel m varies from:
A. 1 to 26
B. 2 to 54
C. 2 to 26
D. 1 to 54
Answer: B

58. The general chemical formula of a paraffin fuel is

A. CnH2n
B. CnH2n-6
C. CnH2n+2
D. CnH2n-2
Answer: C

59. Naphthenes and olefins are types of hydrocarbons with chemical formula of:
A. CnH2n
B. CnH2n-6
C. CnH2n+2
D. CnH2n-2
Answer: A

60. Which of the following types of hydrocarbons have chemical formula of CnH2n-2 ?
A. Diolefins
B. Aromatics
C. Asphaltics
D. Paraffins
Answer: A

61. Which of the following types of hydrocarbons have chemical formula of CnH2n-4 ?
A. Diolefins
B. Aromatics
C. Asphaltics
D. Paraffins
Answer: C

62. What is the chemical formula of an Aromatic type of hydrocarbon fuels?

A. CnH2n-6
B. CnH2n-2
C. CnH2n
D. CnH2n+2
Answer: A

63. At atmospheric condition, hydrocarbon molecules with a low number of carbon atoms, 1 to
4 are
A. Liquids
B. Atomic
C. Gases
D. Light oils
Answer: C

64. Hydrocarbons with 5 to 15 carbon atoms are:

A. more or less volatile light oils
B. referred to as heavy oils
C. mixtures of many kinds of hydrocarbons
D. commercial fuels
Answer: A

65. Hydrocarbons with 16 to 26 carbon atoms are referred to as:

A. light oils
B. heavy oils
C. commercial fuels
D. lubricating oils
Answer: B

66. In a four stroke engine, if a valve opens 25° before B.D.C. and close after 10° after T.D.C.
the valve should be:
A. puppet valve
B. exhaust valve
C. inlet valve
D. spring valve
Answer: B
67. In a hot wire anemometer, the rate of heat loss from sensing element is a function of:
A. mass rate of flow
B. pressure
C. velocity of flow
D. all of the above
Answer: C

68. Sticking valves

A. valve tappet clearance incorrect
B. valve springs of defective material
C. valve guides gummed
D. lubricating oil of poor quality
Answer: B

69. Detonation of pinging noise is due to:

A. early timing of fuel injection
B. late timing of fuel injection
C. head of piston carbonized
D. valve springs weak or broken
Answer: B

70. The thermal efficiency of a dual cycle engine with fuel compression ratio and fixed quantity
of heat and with increase in pressure ratio, will
A. increase
B. remain same
C. decrease
D. depends on other factors
Answer: A

71. Scavenging efficiency of a four stroke diesel engine is

A. in the range 80-95 percent
B. in the range 60-80 percent
C. below 60 percent
D. between 95% and 100%
Answer: D
72. Volumetric efficiency of a well designed engine may be in the range of:
A. 75 to 90 percent
B. 60 to 75 percent
C. 30 to 50 percent
D. below 30 percent
Answer: A

73. During idling in a compression ignition engine, the air fuel ratio may be of the order of:
A. 30
B. 200
C. 150
D. 100
Answer: A

74. Vapor lock is

A. lock of vaporization of fuel to atmospheric pressure
B. excess fuel supply to engine because of faster evaporation
C. complete or partial stoppage of fuel supply because of vaporization of fuel in supply
steam
D. locking carburetor jets because of vapor pressure
Answer: C

75. Flash point of liquids is the temperature at which:

A. the fuel emits vapors at a rate which produces an inflammable mixture with air
B. the fuel spontaneously ignites
C. the fuel ignites with clearly visible flash
D. the fuel ignites without a spark
Answer: A

76. The mean effective pressure of a diesel cycle having fixed compression ratio will increase if
cut off ratio is:
A. increased
B. decreased
C. independent of compression ratio
D. depends on other factor
Answer: A

77. Hot spots

A. do not exist in engines
B. are the hottest spots in engines
C. are the spots where heavier functions of fuel are vaporized
D. are the defects in S.I. in engines
Answer: C

78. Flash point for diesel fuel oil should be:

A. maximum 49°C
B. maximum 490°C
C. maximum 200°C
D. maximum 300°C
Answer: A

79. Morse test is conducted on

A. single-cyinder engines
B. multi-cylinder engines
C. horizontal engines
D. vertical engines
Answer: B

80. Prony brake is used for testing of:

A. small engines
B. large engines
C. engines having small flywheel
D. high speed engines
Answer: A

81. Clog point of an oil refer to:

A. the point of maximum contamination of oil
B. the level of impurities beyond which oil ceases to flow
C. the temperature at which oil solidifies
D. the temperature at which paraffin and waxes in oil start precipitating
Answer: D

82. Otto cycle consists of:

A. two isentropic and two constant volumes processes
B. two isentropic and two constant pressure processes
C. two adiabatic and two isothermal processes
D. two isothermal and two constant volume processes
Answer: A

83. Diesel cycle consists of:

A. isentropic, isothermal, constant volume, constant pressure process
B. two constant volume, one constant pressure, and one isothermal process
C. two isentropic, one constant volume and one constant pressure processes
D. two constant pressure, one constant volume, and one isentropic processes
Answer: C

84. Which is not correct for calculating air standard efficiency?

A. All process are reversible
B. Specific heat remains unchanged at air temperatures
C. No account of the mechanism of heat transfer to considered
D. Gases dissociate at higher temperature
Answer: D

85. The king pin inclination is generally:

A. less than 0.5°
B. between 1° and 2°
C. between 2° and 5°
D. more than 9°
Answer: C

86. For balancing single cylinder engine, a counter weight is added to:
A. piston
B. piston pin
C. cam
D. crank
Answer: D
87. To measure the clearance between the valve and tappet of an automobile engine, we use a
_________.
A. vernier scale
B. feeler gauge
C. pneumatic gauge
D. slip gauge
Answer: B

88. By supercharging:
A. power stroke becomes stronger
B. loss in exhaust gets reduced
C. engine can be made to run smoother
D. thermal efficiency of the engine can be improved
Answer: D

89. Speedometer drive is generally taken from:

A. dynamo
B. flywheel
C. fan belt
D. front wheel
Answer: D

90. Odometer is :
A. An instrument that indicates the condition of the battery
B. An instrument used for measurement of fue consumption
C. An instrument used for BHP measurement
D. An instrument used for distance measurement
Answer: D

91. Automobile radiator is filled with:

A. acidic water
B. alkaline water
C. hard water
D. soft water
Answer: D
92. The ignition coil acts as:
A. a capacitor
B. an inductor
C. an RC circuit
D. a step up transformer
Answer: D

93. The self-starting motor for automobile is:

A. universal motor
B. DC shunt motor
C. DC series motor
D. synchronous motor
Answer: C

94. Starting motor current may be about

A. 0.15 A
B. 0.5 A
C. 5.1 A
D. 25 A
Answer: D

95. As a rule before the piston are removed, it is essential to remove the:
A. gudgeon pin
B. circlip
C. piston rings
D. crankshaft
Answer: C

96. Common causes for excessive oil consumption include:

A. heavy oil and light bearings
B. high speed and worn engine
C. short trips and cold weather
D. frequent oil changes
Answer: B
97. The device that is used for reducing the exhaust noise is called______.
A. exhaust manifold
B. exhaust pipe
C. muffler
D. none of the above
Answer: C

98. The device that is used to measure the clearance between the valve and tappet of an interval
combustion engine is measured by using:
A. snap gauge
B. slip gauge
C. feeler gauge
D. micrometer
Answer: C

99. Which of the following instrument is used for measuring specific gravity?
A. Thermometer
B. Hygrometer
C. Anemometer
D. Hydrometer
Answer: D

100. Exhaust gas leakage into the cooling system is most likely to occur because of defective:
A. cylinder head gasket
B. manifold gasket
C. water pump
D. any of the above
Answer: A

101. Clutch slippage while clutch is engaged is specially noticeable_______.

A. during idling
B. at low speed
C. during acceleration
D. during braking
Answer: C
102. To engage securely and prevent dragging the clearance between release bearing and
release collar in a clutch is generally:
A. 2-3 mm
B. 10-12 mm
C. 20-22 mm
D. 30-32 mm
Answer: A

103. Gudgeon pins are made of:

A. same material as that of piston
B. cast iron
C. hardened and ground steel
D. none of these
Answer: D

104. Latex is:

A. a plastic
B. a cover on writes carrying current to spark plugs
C. a variety of lubricant
D. a milky juice of rubber
Answer: D

105. Cross wire grooves on tires

A. decrease the danger of skidding
B. absorb shocks because of road unevenness
C. provide good traction
D. provide better load carrying capacity
Answer: B

106. The diesel fuel pump is designed to supply fuel

A. just sufficient against the demand of the injection pump
B. in excess quantity than needed by the injection pump
C. a constant quantity at all engine speeds
D. insufficient quantity in accordance with the engine speed
Answer: D
107. The fuel is injected into the cylinder in Diesel engine when the piston is:
A. exactly at B.D.C. after compression stroke
B. exactly at T.D.C. before compression stroke
C. approaching T.D.C. during compression stroke
D. approaching B.D.C. during exhaust stroke
Answer: C

108. In the cam, the distance between the base circle and the nose is known as_______.
A. flank
B. nose
C. lobe
D. lift
Answer: D

109. Dirt or gum in fuel nozzle or jets can produce:

A. excessive fuel consumption
B. lack of engine power
C. smoky black exhaust
D. white exhaust
Answer: C

110. Oil pan is attached:

A. to the bottom of the cylinder block
B. in a separate unit away from the crankcase
C. at the top of the cylinder block
D. at the outside wall of the crank case
Answer: A

111. Excess oil consumption in engine may be because of:

A. leakage of oil through oil pan gasket
B. poor quality or improper viscosity of engine oil
C. excessive oil pressure
D. any of the above
Answer: D

112. Wheel base of a vehicle is the:

A. distance between front and rear axies
B. distance between the front tires
C. extreme length of the vehicle
D. width of tires
Answer: A

113. The percentage of heat released from fuel -a mixture, in an internal combustion engine
which is converted into useful work is roughly:
A. 10 percent
B. 10-20 percent
C. 20-25 percent
D. 40-45 percent
Answer: C

114. The efficiency of hydraulic braking system is:

A. about 90 percent
B. 60-80 percent
C. 50-60 percent
D. 40-50 percent
Answer: A

115. The instrument that is used to check the state charge of a battery is called a ______.
A. hydrometer
B. battery charger
C. battery eliminator
D. anemometer
Answer: A

116. When not in use, the sef discharge of an automobile battery in dry weather is generally:
A. 0.5 to 1%
B. 3 to 5%
C. 5 to 7.5%
D. not more than 10%
Answer: A

117. A laminated glass on cracking:

A. bursts into sharp edged fragments
B. bursts into granular pieces
C. sandwitched layer taps the fragments
D. breaks into the farm of crystals
Answer: C

118. Wax is applied on car body as:

A. it is water repellent
B. is seals off the pores
C. the surface shines
D. any of the above
Answer: D

119. A spark voltage requires a voltage of:

A. 112 V
B. 124 V
C. 220 V
D. 440 V
Answer: C

120. The minimum cranking speed in petrol engine is:

A. same as the normal operating speed
B. half of operating speed
C. one-fourth of operating speed
D. 60-80 rpm
Answer: D

121. Which oil is more viscous?

A. SAE 30
B. SAE 50
C. SAE 80
D. SAE 40
Answer: C

122. Engine oil is generally changed after:

A. 100 km
B. 1500 km
C. 1100 km
D. 2500-6000 km
Answer: D

123. The most probable cause for uneven wear of tires for truck is:
A. low tire pressure
B. excessive camber
C. tires over loaded
D. any of the above
Answer: D

124. In a vehicle, the most probable cause for hard steering may be:
A. low tire pressure
B. bent wheel spindle
C. tie rod ends tight
D. any of the above
Answer: D

125. Poor compression in a two stroke engine cannot be because of:

A. leaky valves
B. broken piston rings
C. leaking cylinder head gasket
D. poor fits between pistons, rings and cylinder
Answer: A

126. The number of exhaust manifolds in a V-8 engine is:

A. one
B. four
C. there is no exhaust manifold
D. two
Answer: D

127. The device for smoothing out the power impulses from the engine is known as:
A. clutch
B. flywheel
C. gear box
D. differential
Answer: B

128. The firing order in case of four cylinder in-fuel engines is generally_______.
A. 1-2-4-3
B. 1-3-4-2
C. 1-4-3-2
D. either B or C
Answer: D

129. In case of four cylinder opposed cylinder engines, the firing order is:
A. 1-4-3-2
B. 1-3-4-2
C. 1-2-3-4
D. 1-2-4-3
Answer: A

130. In a four stroke engine, for the combustion of one liter of fuel, the volume of air needed
would be approximately
A. 1 cu.m
B. 2 cu.m
C. 5-7 cu.m
D. 9-10 cu.m
Answer: D

131. Theoretically air needed for the combustion of one kg of fuel is:
A. 100 kg
B. 14.5 kg
C. 16.7 kg
D. 27.4 kg
Answer: B

132. Which of the following is the cause of loss power?

A. Poor compression
B. Restricted exhaust
C. Clogging of air cleaner
D. Low injection pressure
Answer: D
133. A valve in the carburetor of an internal combustion engines which regulates the proportion
of air gasoline vapors entering the cylinder.
A. Gate valve
B. Choke valve
C. Check valve
D. Globe valve
Answer: B

134. What device combines air and fuel for burning in cylinder?
A. Intercooler
B. Regenerator
C. Fuel injection
D. Carburetor
Answer: D

135. A passive restraint device consisting of bags in front of the driver and passenger.
A. Air buoy
B. Air bag
C. Air balloon
D. Air duct
Answer: B

136. The heat exchanger used in an Ericsson cycle is:

A. Regenerator
B. Combustion chamber
C. Intercooler
D. Recuperator
Answer: D

137. In Stirling engine, the heat is added during

A. isothermal process
B. isometric process
C. isobaric process
D. isentropic process
Answer: A

138. In an Otto engine, the heat is added during

A. isothermal process
B. isometric process
C. isobaric process
D. isentropic process
Answer: B

139. Exhaust stroke of gasoline engine is also known as

A. supercharging
B. choking
C. scavenging
D. knocking
Answer: C

140. The mechanical efficiency of a device is the ratio of the

A. mechanical energy input to the mechanical energy output of the device
B. ideal energy input to the actual energy input
C. actual energy extracted to the ideal energy extracted
D. actual to the ideal energy input
Answer: B

141. The smallest subdivision of an element that can take place in a chemical reaction is a/an
A. atom
B. molecule
C. electron
D. proton
Answer: A

142. The smallest subdivision of a compound that can exist in a natural state is a/an
A. atom
B. molecule
C. electron
D. proton
Answer: B

143. Elements with different atomic weights but the same atomic number are:
A. isomers
B. isotropes
C. isotopes
D. isobars
Answer: C

144. All of the following are characteristics of metal except:

A. high electrical comductivities
B. tendency to form positive ions
C. tendency to form brittle solids
D. high melting points
Answer: C

145. The following are all characteristics of nonmetal except:

A. having little or no luster
B. appearing on the right end of the periods table
C. having low ductility
D. being reducing agents
Answer: D

146. Graduations in the properties of elements from one elements to the next are less
pronounced in:
A. the lanthanide series
B. periods
C. groups
D. active metals
Answer: C

147. All of the following are components of a chemical elements except:

A. protons
B. neutrons
C. electrons
D. ions
Answer: D

148. Which of the following is not a prefix used in naming isomers?

A. Para
B. Meta
C. Cis
D. Bi
Answer: D

149. All of the following are types of chemical bonds except:

A. ionic bonds
B. covalent bonds
C. metallic bonds
D. nuclear bonds
Answer: D

150. The equilibrium distance between elements in an ionic bond is function of all of the
following except:
A. ionic charge
B. coordination number
C. atomic weight
D. temperature
Answer: C

151. Which of the following statements is not a characteristics of ionic compounds?

A. They are usually hard, brittle, crystalline solids
B. They have high melting points
C. They are nonvolatile and have low vapor pressures
D. They are good electrical conductors in the same phase
Answer: D

152. What kind of bonding do common gases that exerts a free state as diatomic molecules
experience?
A. Ionic bonds
B. Covalent bonds
C. Metallic bonds
D. Nuclear bonds
Answer: B

153. Measure the diffuser's ability to increase the pressure of the fluid is:
A. speed recovery factor
B. pressure recovery factor
C. volume recovery factor
D. diffuser recovery factor
Answer: B

154. A decrease in stagnation pressure will decrease the mass flux through the:
A. diverging nozzle
B. converging nozzle
C. converging-diverging nozzle
D. none of these
Answer: A

155. What is the main power generating plant that produces the most electricity per unit thermal
energy in the fuel input and has the greatest surplus of electricity for most cogeneration system?
A. Steam engine
B. Steam turbine
C. Gas turbine
D. Diesel turbine
Answer: D

156. Air standard efficiency of a diesel engine depends on

A. speed
B. compression ratio
C. fuel
D. torque
Answer: B

157. What is meant by brake horsepower?

A. Power developed in the engine cylinder
B. Final horsepower delivered to the equipment
C. Actual horsepower delivered to the engine drive shaft
D. Work required to raise a weight of 33,000 lbs at a height of one foot in one minute of
time
Answer: C
158. ME BOARD QUESTION
Average pressure on a surface when a changing pressure condition exist
A. back pressure
B. partial pressure
C. pressure drop
D. mean effective pressure
Answer: D

159. ME BOARD QUESTION

What air pressure is needed for air starting a diesel engine?
A. 350 psi
B. 250 psi
C. 450 psi
D. 150 psi
Answer: B

160. ME BOARD QUESTION

Mechanical energy of pressure transformed into energy of heat:
A. Kinetic energy
B. Enthalpy
C. Heat exchanger
D. Heat of compression
Answer: B

161. ME BOARD QUESTION

Ignition of the air-fuel mixture in the intake of the exhaust manifold.
A. Backlash
B. Backfire
C. Exhaust pressure
D. Back pressure
Answer: B

162. ME BOARD QUESTION

The total sulfur content in a diesel fuel must not exceed______.
A. 0.3%
B. 0.5%
C. 0.8%
D. 0.11%
Answer: B

163. ME BOARD QUESTION

Total sulfur content in a diesel fuel oil must not exceed
A. 0.2%
B. 0.5%
C. 0.15%
D. 0.1%
Answer: B

164. ME BOARD QUESTION

The color of lubricating oil:
A. does not indicate contamination
B. does not indicate qualities
C. indicates qualities
D. indicates viscosity
Answer: B

165. ME BOARD QUESTION

There are two broad types in the classification lubricating oils, these are straight and
A. active
B. inactive
C. crooked
D. additives
Answer: D
166. ME BOARD QUESTION
Most commercially available petroleum lubricating oil deteriorates starting from operating
temperature of:
A. 150°F
B. 200°F
C. 300°F
D. 250°F
Answer: B

167. ME BOARD QUESTION

An orsat apparatus is used for:
A. volumetric analysis of the flue gases
B. gravimetric analysis of theflue gases
C. smoke density analysis of the gases
D. all of the above
Answer: A

168. ME BOARD QUESTION

The indicator used to determine the anti-knock characteristics of gasoline.
A. Aniline point
B. Cetane number
C. Octane number
D. Diesel index
Answer: C

169. ME BOARD QUESTION

Amount of heat liberated by the complete combustion of a unit weight or volume of fuel is:
A. heating value
B. latent heat
C. sensible heat
D. work of compression
Answer: A

170. ME BOARD QUESTION

Air that controls the rate of combustion in a combustion chamber is known as:
A. secondary air
B. excess air
C. control air
D. primary air
Answer: A
171. ME BOARD QUESTION
Percentage of excess air is the difference between air actually supplied and the theoretically
reuired divided by:
A. actual air supplied
B. theoretical air supplied
C. theoretical less actual supplied
D. deficient air supplied
Answer: B

172. ME BOARD QUESTION

When fuel oil has a high viscosity the the fuel oil
A. will evaporate easily
B. will have a low specific gravity
C. will burn without smoke
D. will flow slowly through pipes
Answer: D

173. ME BOARD QUESTION

Engines using heavy fuels require heating of the fuel so that the viscosity at the injector is:
A. around 200 SSU
B. 100 SSU or less
C. 200 SSU + 50
D. 150 SSU or slightly higher
Answer: D

174. ME BOARD QUESTION

A gas produced by the combustion of fuel oil and cannot be found in the flue gases is:
A. carbon dioxide
B. hydrogen
C. oxygen
D. nitrogen
Answer: B

175. ME BOARD QUESTION

Amount of heat liberated by the complete combustion of a unit weight or volume of fuel is:
A. heating value
B. latent heat
C. sensible heat
D. work of compression
Answer: A

176. ME BOARD QUESTION

The products of complete combustion of gaseous hydrocarbons.
A. Carnon dioxide and water
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Carbon monoxide, water and ammonia
D. Water, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Answer: A

177. ME BOARD QUESTION

When the water in the products of combustion is in the vapor state, the heating value is:
A. lower heating value
B. higher heating value
C. gross calorific value
D. average heating value
Answer: A

178. ME BOARD QUESTION

At what temperature wherein an oil of any grade becomes cloudy and it freezes , thus its
application is limited.
A. Cold point
B. Flash point
C. Pour point
D. Freezing point
Answer: A

179. ME BOARD QUESTION

Dry air can be approximated as____% oxygen and ____% nitrogen by mole numbers.
A. 30% and 70%
B. 70% and 30%
C. 21% and 79%
D. 79% and 21%
Answer: C

180. ME BOARD QUESTION

When H20 in the products of combustion is in liquid form, the heating value is known as
A. higher heating value
B. lower heating value
C. low and medium heating value
D. average heating value
Answer: A

181. ME BOARD QUESTION

Flow of fluids wherein its particles do not have defined paths and the paths of the individual and
distinct particles cross one another is:
A. non-uniform flow
B. unsteady flow
C. laminar flow
D. turbulent flow
Answer: D

182. ME BOARD QUESTION

If the composition of hydrocarbon fuel is known, the ratio between the nitrogen and oxygen that
is supplied in air is:
A. equal
B. constant
C. intensity
D. fixed
Answer: B

183. ME BOARD QUESTION

The property of liquid in which they extend resistance to angular or shear deformation is:
A. specific gravity
B. specific weight
C. viscosity
D. density
Answer: C

184. ME BOARD QUESTION

A property of lubricating oil that measures the thickness of the oil and will help determine how
long oil will flow at a given temperature is known as:
A. viscosity
B. flash point
C. cloud point
D. cloud point
Answer: A

185. ME BOARD QUESTION

The minimum amount of air required for a complete combustion of fuel is called _____.
A. dry air
B. excess air
C. theoretical air
D. flue gas
Answer: C

186. ME BOARD QUESTION

The temperature at which lubricating oil will form a cloud.
A. Cloud point
B. Pour point
C. Critical point
D. Boiling point
Answer: A
187. ME BOARD QUESTION
The ideal cycle based on the concept that the combustion process is both diesel and gasoline in
the combination of heat transfer processes that is constant pressure and constant volume.
A. Ericsson cycle
B. Dual cycle
C. Brayton cycle
D. Rankine cycle
Answer: B

188. ME BOARD QUESTION

The unit used for expressing API gravity is:
A. gm/cc
B. dimensionless numbers
C. degrees
D. none of the above
Answer: C

189. ASTM coal classification is based on:

A. proximate analysis
B. orsat analysis
C. ultimate analysis
D. none of the above
Answer: A

190. API gravity of water is:

A. zero
B. 10
C. 1.0
D. 100
Answer: B

191. Which of the following variety of coal has highest air content?
A. Lignite
B. Bituminous coal
C. Grade I steam coal
D. Coking coal
Answer: A

192. Which of the following is a petroleum fuel?

A. Benzol
B. Ethyl alcohol
C. Methyl alcohol
D. Naphta
Answer: D

193. Diesel engine fuels are rated by:

A. Specific gravity
B. calorofic value
C. cetane number
D. octane number
Answer: C

194. Which of the following needs to be filtered in a diesel engine?

A. Air only
B. Lubricating oil only
C. Air and diesel oil only
D. Air, diesel oil and lubricating oil
Answer: D