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Mechanical Engineering · Q229

Internal Combustion Engines (I.C. Engines)

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 229

Q229

In a diesel engine, the duration between the time of injection and ignition, is known as

A.
Pre-ignition period
B.
Delay period
Answer
C.
Period of ignition
D.
Burning period

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In a diesel engine, the duration between the time of injection and ignition, is known as Delay period Delay period is defined as the time immediately following injection of the fuel during which the ignition process is being initiated and the pressure does not rise beyond the value it would have due to compression of air.