Question Bank

Unit-I
Introduction to I.C. Engines and Automobiles
1. Define engine and heat engine.

2. What are the important basic components of an I.C. engine? Explain them briefly.
3. Draw the cross-section of a single cylinder spark-ignition engine and mark the important
parts.
4. Define the following:

a. bore
b. clearance volume
c. stroke
d. compression ration
e. displacement or swept volume
f. cubic capacity
5. What is meant by TDC and BDC? In suitable sketch mark the two dead centers.

6. With neat sketches explain the working principle of four-stroke spark-ignition engine.
7. In what respects four stroke cycle CI engine differ from that of an SI engine? Compare
the two.

8. What is the main reason for the development of two stroke engines?
9. Describe with a neat sketch the working principle of a two stroke engine.
10. Compare four-stroke and two-stroke cycle engines. Bring out clearly their relative merits
and demerits.
11. Give an account of the first law analysis of an internal combustion engine.
12. Define the following efficiencies:

a) Indicated thermal efficiency

b) Brake thermal efficiency

c) Mechanical thermal efficiency

d) Relative efficiency
e) Volumetric efficiency
13. Explain briefly:
a) Mean effective pressure

b) Specific output
c) Specific fuel consumption

d) Fuel-air ratio
e) Heating value of fuel