Merits and demerits of various alternate fuels


Answer the following questions in detail.

Question 1) Explain the high calorific value of fuel.

Question 2) Sketch with neat and well labelled sketch Pressure-Time Diagram of combustion for CI Engine

Question 3) What do you mean by PCV for emission control?

Question 4) Write down the causes of knock in S.I. engines?

Question 5) What do you mean by centane number?

Question 6) Write the short notes on following:

(a) Fuel cell vehicles.

(b) High energy batteries.

Question 7) What do you mean by bio gas?

Question 8) How hydrogen energy be used for air and surface transport.

Question 9) What do you mean by photo electrolysis?

Question 10) Sketch the layout of any fuel cell power vehicle.

Question 11) What are the different advantages of liquid fuels and gaseous fuels over solid fuels?

Question 12) Mention the merit and demerits of various alternate fuels.

Question 13) Describe with the help of neat diagram combustion characteristics of CI Engines.

Question 14) Describe with the help of neat and well labelled diagram of Orsat Apparatus.

Question 15) How the temperature of cylinder gases and flame speed are affected by A/F ratio in CI engine.

Question 16) Explain how proper design of combustion chamber helps to reduce exhaust emissions.

Question 17) Explain the phenomenon of detonation or knocking in C.I. engines. How can it be controlled?

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