1.

Supercharging increases the power output of the engine by

(a) increasing the charge temperature
(b) increasing the charge pressure
(c) increasing the speed of the engine
(d) quantity of fuel admitted

2. The centrifugal type supercharger is preferable only for

(a) low speeds
(b) high speeds
(c) high pressures
(d) none of the above

3. The advantage of Root’s supercharger is

(a) high pressure
(b) minimum maintenance
(c) consumes less power
(d) occupies less space

4. Supercharging air compressor is driven by

(a) exhaust gas turbine
(b) engine itself
(c) separate electrical motor
(d) none of the above

5. If turbochargers compressor is driven by

(a) exhaust gas turbine
(b) engine itself
(c) separate electrical motor
(d) none of the above
6. Cooling after compression is necessary to
(a) increase the density of air
(b) reduce engine operating temperatures
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) increase exhaust temperature

7. Volumetric efficiency of supercharged engine is

(a) between 100 – 110%
(b) between 90 – 100%
(c) between 80 – 90%
(d) between 70 – 80%

8. Supercharging is normally done in

(a) racing cars
(b) marine engines
(c) automotive diesel engines
(d) none of the above

9. Compared to engine driven supercharger the exhaust driven supercharger is

(a) easy to handle
(b) supplies more air
(c) utilizes the exhaust energy of the engine
(d) matching with engine is easy

10. Types of supercharger are

(a) reciprocating type
(b) gear type
(c) centrifugal type
(d) none of the above

Ans: 1. – (b) 2. – (a) 3. – (b) 4. – (b) 5. – (a)

 7. – (a) 8. – (d) 9. – (c) 10. – (c)
6. – (c)