Question 8Motor Plants - QMED

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Forcing the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an operating two-cycle diesel engine with the aid of a blower is known as _______________.

Ascavenging
Bforced draft
Cturbocharging
Daspiration
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) scavenging. Scavenging refers to the process of forcing the exhaust gases out of the cylinder of a two-cycle diesel engine using a blower or other forced induction system. This helps to clear the cylinder of the spent exhaust gases and draw in fresh air or air-fuel mixture for the next combustion cycle. Scavenging is a critical process in the operation of two-stroke engines to ensure efficient combustion and power output. The other options are incorrect because: B) Forced draft refers to using a blower to force air into the engine, which is different from scavenging the exhaust. C) Turbocharging uses the engine's exhaust gases to drive a turbine that powers a compressor to force more air into the engine, rather than directly scavenging the cylinder. D) Aspiration refers to the natural drawing in of air/fuel mixture into the cylinder, without any forced induction.

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