IC Engine Questions and Answers – Compensating Devices

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Compensating Devices”.

1. On city roads one may be able to operate the vehicle between ________________ of the throttle only.
a) 30 to 70%
b) 40 to 80%
c) 25 to 60%
d) 25 to 50%
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Answer: c
Explanation: Generally, on city roads, one may be able to operate the vehicle between 25 to 60% of the throttle only.

2. What is the principle of compensating jet device is to make the mixture?
a) leaner
b) equal
c) richer
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: The principle of compensating jet device is to make the mixture leaner as the throttle opens progressively.

3. The compensating well is supplied with fuel from the main float chamber through a ___________
a) nozzle
b) restricting orifice
c) injector
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: b
Explanation: None.
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4. The main metering jet is kept at a level of about _______________ below the fuel level in the float chamber.
a) 25 mm
b) 30 mm
c) 35 mm
d) 40 mm
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Answer: a
Explanation: None.

5. Back suction control mechanism, is employed in ___________
a) small carburetors
b) medium carburetors
c) large carburetors
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: Back suction control mechanism, is employed only in large carburetors.
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6. Auxiliary ports are used for aircraft carburetors to compensate for the _____________ in density of air at high altitudes.
a) increase
b) stable
c) loss
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: For practical purposes, the auxiliary ports are used for aircraft carburetors to compensate for the loss in density of air at high altitudes.

7. In the back suction control mechanism, if the valve is closed, the float chamber pressure will ____________ the pressure at the venturi throat.
a) equalize with
b) increase
c) decrease
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: Generally, in the back suction control mechanism, if the valve is closed, the float chamber pressure will equalize with the pressure at the venturi throat and no fuel can flow.
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8. Which of the following are compensating devices?
a) air-bleed jet
b) compensating jet
c) emulsion tube
d) all of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: The compensating devices are air-bleed jet, compensating jet, emulsion tube, back suction control mechanism, auxiliary air valve and auxiliary air port.

9. Which of the following are compensating devices?
a) back suction control mechanism
b) auxiliary air valve
c) auxiliary air port
d) all of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: Same as above.
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