IC Engine Questions and Answers – Ignition Timing and Engine Parameters

This set of IC Engine Interview Questions and Answers for freshers focuses on “Ignition Timing and Engine Parameters”.

1. If the engine is operating with richer mixtures the optimum spark timing must be _____________
a) constant
b) increased
c) retarded
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: If the engine is operating with richer mixtures the optimum spark timing must be retarded as if the mixture is rich it has its low self ignition temperature.

2. Part load operation of a spark ignition engine is not affected by throttling the incoming charge.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, part load operation of a spark ignition engine is affected by throttling the incoming charge.

3. Due to throttling a smaller amount of charge enters the cylinder and the dilution due to residual gases is also greater.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: None.
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4. Ignition delay does not depend upon the type of the fuel used in the engine.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, ignition delay will depend upon the type of the fuel used in the engine.

5. For maximum power and economy a slow burning fuel needs a higher spark advance than fast burning fuel.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: None.
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6. The ignition timing is fixed to obtain minimum power from the engine.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, the ignition timing is fixed to obtain maximum power from the engine.

7. The ignition timing is affected by _____________
a) compression ratio
b) engine speed
c) mixture strength
d) all of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: The ignition timing is affected by
i) compression ratio
ii) engine speed
iii) mixture strength
iv) combustion chamber design
v) throttle opening
vi) engine temperature
vii) type of fuel.
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8. The ignition timing is affected by _____________
a) combustion chamber design
b) throttle opening
c) engine temperature
d) all of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: The ignition timing is affected by
i) compression ratio
ii) engine speed
iii) mixture strength
iv) combustion chamber design
v) throttle opening
vi) engine temperature
vii) type of fuel.

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