Different types of Indicator diagrams and their purpose: i) Power card – To calculate...
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How will you pressure test the piston of main engine?
Piston is pressure tested to test for any leakage at contact surfaces and also between sealing...
How to calculate power of Main Engine (2 stroke engine)?
Power card or PV diagram can be used to measure indicated power in diesel engines. The area within...
Why it is not possible to take Power card in 4 stroke engine?
Power card is taken at firing TDC. But, in four stroke engine, piston is twice at the TDC position...
FUNCTION – 4
Topic Wise Questions with Solution BASIC CONCEPTS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION DIESEL ENGINES AND POWER...
What is the function of Top bracing?
This is usually of mechanical or hydraulic type, fitted to the top part of the engine to provide...
How compression ratio of main engine can be adjusted?
Adjustment of main engine compression ratio Piston rod is fastened to the crosshead pin in a...
What is the Significance of Compression Ratio?
Compression ratio is the ratio obtained by dividing volume at BDC by volume at TDC (clearance...
ENGINE COMPONENTS
What is Tappet clearance? How to take tappet clearance? What will happen if Tappet clearance is...
What are the Constant Tension Winches?
Working of constant tension winch system Constant tension winch systems are used for difficult...