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Mechanical Engineering · Q20

Internal Combustion Engines (I.C. Engines)

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 20

Q20

The output of a diesel engine can be increased without increasing the engine revolution or size in following way

A.
Feeding more fuel
B.
Heating incoming air
C.
Scavenging
D.
Supercharging
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
A supercharger is an air compressor that increases the pressure or density of air supplied to an internal combustion engine. This gives each intake cycle of the engine more oxygen, letting it burn more fuel and do more work, thus increasing power.