The purpose of compressing the air within the cylinder of a diesel engine is to:

produce the heat for ignition

It turns under the action of the piston through the connecting rod and crankpin located
between crank webs or cheeks and transmits the work from the piston to the driven
shaft.

crank shaft

The other end of the working space of the cylinder that transmits to the crankshaft the
power developed by the burning of the fuel.

piston

In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, after the completion of the power stroke, the piston
will move:

up and force out the exhaust gases

The power developed by a large slow-speed main propulsion diesel engine is

dependent upon the:

quantity of air it takes in and retains in the cylinders during a given time period

In describing basic diesel engine operation, the term event refers to the:

proportion of trapped air that is utilized in the combustion process

The theoretical minimum compression ratio necessary to ensure compression ignition in
a direct injection diesel engine is:

12:1

A type of a diesel engine in which the cycle is completed in two revolutions of the
crankshaft.

four stroke

A type of diesel engine in which the cycle is completed in one revolution of the
crankshaft.

two stroke

It is the heart of the engine where the fuel is burned and the power developed in which
inside it is the liner.

cylinder

How are the pressure and temperature affected in a diesel engine cylinder during
compression?

Pressure and temperature increase

Fuel is ignited in a diesel engine cylinder by:

the heat of compression

The position of the piston when it is closest to the cylinder head.

top dead center

In diesel engines, the four basic events intake, compression, power, and exhaust) are
performed once in:

one complete crankshaft revolution in a two- stroke/cycle engine

It serves to hold together the cylinder, piston and crankshaft to protect all moving parts
and their bearings and to provide a reservoir for lubricating oil.

crank case

A heat engine in which the chemical energy of combustion is released inside the engine
cylinder.

Internal Combustion Engine

A piston is said to be at top dead center when it is:

nearest to the cylinder head

Successful combustion inside the cylinders of a diesel engine is dependent upon:

good mixing of fuel and air

The power developed by a large slow-speed main propulsion diesel engine is
dependent upon the:

proportion of trapped air that is utilized in the combustion process

Engine displacement is equal to the cylinder

area times the stroke, times the number of cylinders

The power developed by a large slow-speed main propulsion diesel engine is

dependent upon the:

thermodynamic efficiency of the engine cycle

In the cylinder of a diesel engine, fuel is ignited by the

heat of compression within the cylinder

Successful combustion inside the cylinders of a diesel engine is dependent upon:

fine atomization

The position of the piston when it is farthest from the cylinder head.

bottom dead center

Successful combustion inside the cylinders of a diesel engine is dependent upon:

high temperature

In describing basic diesel engine operation, the term event refers to the:

atomization of the fuel

The part of an engine that closes one end of the cylinder and often contains the valves
through which air and fuel are admitted and exhaust gases are discharged.

cylinder head

In describing basic diesel engine operation, the term event refers to the:

atomization of the fuel

The main operating characteristic of diesel engines which distinguishes them from other
internal combustion engines is the:

method of igniting fuel

In a diesel engine, internal combustion causes the piston to be moved by:

the pressure of gases developed

A heat engine in which the chemical energy of combustion is released inside the engine
cylinder.

Internal combustion engine

A piston is said to be at top dead center when it is:

nearest to the cylinder head

A type of a diesel engine in which the cycle is completed in two revolutions of the
crankshaft.

four stroke

A type of diesel engine in which the cycle is completed in one revolution of the
crankshaft.

two stroke

Fuel is ignited in a diesel engine cylinder by:

the heat of compression

In a diesel engine, internal combustion causes the piston to be moved by:

the pressure of gases developed

In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, after the completion of the power stroke, the piston
will move:
up and force out the exhaust gases

In diesel engines, the four basic events (intake, compression, power, and exhaust) are
performed once in:

one complete crankshaft revolution in a two- stroke/cycle engine

In the cylinder of a diesel engine, fuel is ignited by the:

heat of compression within the cylinder

It is the heart of the engine where the fuel is burned and the power developed in which
inside it is the liner.

Cylinder

It serves to hold together the cylinder, piston and crankshaft to protect all moving parts
and their bearings and to provide a reservoir for lubricating oil.

crank case

It turns under the action of the piston through the connecting rod and crankpin located
between crank webs or cheeks and transmits the work from the piston to the driven
shaft.

crank shaft

The bore of a diesel engine describes the:

diameter of the cylinder

The other end of the working space of the cylinder that transmits to the crankshaft the
power developed by the burning of the fuel.

Piston

The part of an engine that closes one end of the cylinder and often contains the valves
through which air and fuel are admitted and exhaust gases are discharged.

cylinder head

The position of the piston when it is closest to the cylinder head.

top dead center

The position of the piston when it is farthest from the cylinder head.

bottom dead center

The power developed by a large slow-speed main propulsion diesel engine is

dependent upon the:

proportion of trapped air that is utilized in the combustion process

The power developed by a large slow-speed main propulsion diesel engine is

dependent upon the:

quantity of air it takes in and retains in the cylinders during a given time period

The power developed by a large slow-speed main propulsion diesel engine is

dependent upon the:

thermodynamic efficiency of the engine cycle

In describing basic diesel engine operation, the term event refers to:

the production of high pressure gases

In the cylinder of a diesel engine, fuel is ignited by the:

heat of compression within the cylinder

The ratio of the brake horsepower to the indicated horsepower of a diesel engine is its:

mechanical efficiency

What will be the effect if the compression ratio is increased on any diesel engine?

thermal efficiency will increase

In a single acting, two-stroke/cycle, diesel generator engine, the power impulse in an individual
cylinder occurs:

once every crankshaft revolution

Engine displacement is equal to the cylinder:

area times the stroke, times the number of cylinders

Which of the factors listed has the greatest effect on the mechanical efficiency of a diesel
engine?

Friction within the engine

The thermal energy produced by an internal combustion engine is transformed into:

mechanical energy

In diesel engines, the four basic events (intake, compression, power, and exhaust) are performed
once in:

one complete crankshaft revolution in a two- stroke/cycle engine

For a given size engine, why is it that the two-stroke/cycle diesel engine will deliver more power
than a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine?

It develops twice as many power strokes at the same speed

In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, after the completion of the power stroke, the piston will
move:

up and force out the exhaust gases

Crank lead can be adjusted to change which of the listed operating conditions?

Longer combustion events.

How many power strokes per crankshaft revolution are there in an eight cylinder,
two-stroke/cycle diesel engine?

Eight

What is required to be provided in an emergency diesel generator sets with forced lubrication
systems?

low lube oil pressure alarm system

In describing basic diesel engine operation, the term event refers to:

the removal of expended combustion gases

Why should a diesel engine not be operated at low loads for long periods of time?

fuel dilution is increased at low load

Which of the two events listed occurs simultaneously in a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine?

Exhaust and scavenging

Where is the piston when it is said to be at top dead center?

nearest to the cylinder head

When will a diesel engine attains the maximum horsepower?

At rated engine RPM

Routine monitoring of a diesel engine should include:

checking temperatures and pressures

Routine monitoring of a diesel engine should include:

listening for abnormal noises

Which of the following relationships should occur between the temperature developed
in a combustion space, and the compression ratio of the engine?
Higher compression ratios create higher temperature.

Why should a diesel engine not be operated at low loads for long periods of time?

heavy carbon deposits will build up on the valves and in the exhaust

Fuel is ignited in a diesel engine cylinder by:

the heat of compression

The power developed by a large slow-speed main propulsion diesel engine is dependent upon
the:

quantity of air it takes in and retains in the cylinders during a given time period

A crankshaft whose center of gravity coincides with its center line is said to be:
statically balanced

A diesel engine exhaust valve spring is under compression when:

both open and close

At top dead center, the centerline of the connecting rod usually coincides with the:
centerline of the cylinder

Besides the use of piston cooling fins to assist in cooling, they also provide extra
strength for the piston:
Crown

Cylinder linings constructed as an integral part of the block, are characterized by which
of the following disadvantages?
They cannot be replaced.

Cylinder lubrication oil for low speed main propulsion diesel engines is admitted to each
cylinder during:
the compression stroke
Diesel engine piston ring gaps can be straight or angle cut. In comparison, the angle cut
ring:
decreases combustion gas leakage

Diesel engine piston seizure can be caused by:

Insufficient piston lubrication

Turbulence in a diesel engine cylinder is of major importance in providing:

complete fuel/air mixing

Electrically operated safety devices on auxiliary diesel engines function to stop the
engine by:
Shutting off the fuel supply

Generally, where should you expect to find the greatest amount of wear on a cylinder
liner?
Opposite the top ring shortly after piston travel has ended the compression stroke.

If a single cylinder relief valve on a main propulsion diesel engine begins to lift but it is
not possible to secure the engine which of the following actions should be taken?
Secure or reduce fuel to that cylinder.

If the piston groove drain holes for the oil control rings become clogged, which of the
following is likely to occur?
Excessive oil will remain on the cylinder wall.

If water is found in the crankcase of a diesel engine, the cause may be due to:
a cracked cylinder head

In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, piston blow-by can result in increased:

crankcase pressure

In a large slow-speed propulsion diesel engine, the force applied to the piston is:
against the crosshead during the power and compression strokes
In diesel engines designed with a crosshead, the motion of the piston rod can be
described as:
straight reciprocation

In large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engines, piston ring groove wear usually
occurs at the:
bottom of the ring groove

Oil control rings function to:

scrape excess lube oil from the liner on the downstroke

One advantage of dry cylinder liners used in a diesel engine is the:

less complicated procedures for replacement than wet liners

One end of a cylinder for a medium or high-speed diesel engine is sealed by the piston
and rings, the other end is sealed by the:
cylinder head

Persistent knocking in one cylinder of an eight cylinder diesel engine would MOST likely
be caused by:
a badly worn piston pin

Problems with the diesel engine fuel injection pump are usually caused by:
contaminated fuel

Scavenging in a turbocharged, four- stroke/cycle diesel engine is accomplished:

during the valve overlap period

Sticking of diesel engine piston compression rings may be caused by:

excessive cylinder lubrication

The camshaft on a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is used to operate the:

exhaust valves
The cylinder liner forming the cylinder wall and the inside of the water jacket is called a:
wet liner

The diesel engine valve subjected to most severe conditions of service is the:
cylinder exhaust valve

The exhaust ports of a diesel engine using the crossflow scavenging method are opened
and closed by the:
reciprocating motion of the piston

The function of diesel engine piston compression rings is to:

transmit heat from the piston to the cylinder liner

The main reason counterweights are added to crankshafts is to:

provide uniform loading and wear of main bearings

The major cause of fuel pump and injection system problems is:
contaminated fuel

The piston rod scraper box incorporated in a two-stroke/cycle, crosshead diesel engine
serves to:
prevent sludge and dirty oil from entering the crankcase

The process of scavenging a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine serves to:

cool the exhaust valves

The rotary motion of a diesel engine crankshaft is obtained from the up and down
motion of the piston via the:
connecting or piston rod

The shape of a diesel engine cam determines the:

velocity of opening and closing of the valve
The side pressure per unit of area, resulting from the angularity of the motion of the
connecting rod, depends primarily on the:
length of the piston

The upper piston rings in large, slow-speed, two-stroke! cycle diesel engines are most
effectively lubricated by oil:
fed from mechanical lubricators

To function properly, oil control rings used on a diesel engine piston must distribute
sufficient oil to all parts of the cylinder wall and must also:
prevent excessive lubrication from reaching the combustion space

What is the crank angle between any two crank throws in the firing order of a four-
stroke/cycle, in line, eight cylinder diesel engine?
90°

When inspecting piston rings through the ports of a two- stroke/cycle diesel engine,
black areas on the sealing surfaces are the result of:
blow-by

Which of the combustion parameters listed is used in a diesel engine, but NOT related
to the injection system?
Effective stroke
Which of the conditions listed may occur in an operating diesel engine if air pockets
form within the cylinder head circulating water passages?
Hot spots will develop.

Which of the cylinder liner surface conditions listed indicates proper lubrication?
A bright appearance

Which of the following problems is the main source of fuel pump and injection system
malfunctions?
Improper adjustments

Which of the listed conditions will occur if a diesel engine exhaust valve is leaking?
Misfiring or rough running

Which of the listed conditions will occur if a diesel engine exhaust valve is leaking?
Damage to the valve

Which of the listed problems can be a cause of low compression pressure in a diesel
engine?
Burned exhaust valves

Which of the listed reasons is the most likely cause of a sudden drop in compression
pressure in one diesel engine cylinder?
Malfunctioning valves

Why are some diesel engine cylinder liners plated on the wearing surface with porous
chromium?
Pores in the plating aid in maintaining the lube oil film.