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Mechanical Engineering · Q63

Internal Combustion Engines (I.C. Engines)

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 63

Q63

Diesel fuel, compared to petrol is

A.
Less difficult to ignite
B.
Just about the same difficult to ignite
C.
More difficult to ignite
Answer
D.
Highly ignitable

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Diesel is in principle easier to refine than gasoline, however it contains more pollutants that must be extracted before it can reach the same levels of emissions as petrol. Per litre, diesel contains more energy than petrol and the vehicle’s engine combustion process is more efficient, adding up to higher fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions when using diesel.