Description : Why has the price of diesel fuel risen faster than regular gas?
Last Answer : Diesel fuel is very much more complex fuel compared to gasoline. There is a new refining process to bring down the sulfer levels to 15 ppm. Once that id done it has to be tested to make sure the levels are right.
Description : In a refinery petroleum crude is fractionated into gas fraction, light ends, intermediate distillates, heavy distillates, residues and by products. The group of products including gas oil, diesel oil and ... the fraction (A) Heavy distillates (B) Intermediate distillates (C) Light ends (D) Residues
Last Answer : (A) Heavy distillates
Description : Steps taken by the Government of India to control air pollution include (a) compulsory PUC (Pollution under control) certification of petrol driven vehicles which tests for carbon monoxide and ... trucks (d) compulsory mixing of 20% ethyl alcohol with petrol and 20% biodiesel with diesel.
Last Answer : (a) compulsory PUC (Pollution under control) certification of petrol driven vehicles which tests for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons
Description : Laboratory gas is obtained by the cracking of (A) Gasoline (B) Diesel (C) Fuel oil (D) Kerosene
Last Answer : (D) Kerosene
Description : Which among the following has the highest flue gas loss on combustion due to Hydrogen in the fuel? a) natural gas b) furnace oil c) coal d) light diesel oil
Last Answer : a) natural gas
Description : While measuring a chain line between two stations and intervened by a raised ground (A) Vision gets obstructed (B) Chaining gets obstructed (C) Both vision and chaining get obstructed (D) All the above
Last Answer : (A) Vision gets obstructed
Description : What consideration would you have while selecting survey stations and survey lines in a chain survey?
Last Answer : Following points to be considered while selecting survey stations and survey lines 1) Main survey station should be mutually visible. 2) All triangles should be well conditioned. 3) The survey line should lie ... of the area so as to form the frame work of triangles on it to cover maximum area.
Description : State any four precautions to be taken while selecting stations for chain surveying.
Last Answer : Following are the precautions to be taken while selecting station for chain surveying. 1) As far as possible the survey work should be based upon the basic principle of surveying i.e. working from whole to ... level ground. 9) The survey lines should run as far as possible nearer to object.
Description : Which is used as a fuel in Nuclear power stations in India?
Last Answer : Thorium
Description : Can petrol be used as a replacement for diesel fuel?
Last Answer : Petrol should not be used as a replacement for diesel fuel, as it can cause damage to diesel engines.
Description : What is the difference between petrol and diesel fuel?
Last Answer : Petrol is a lighter, more volatile fuel than diesel fuel, which is a heavier, more viscous fuel.
Description : Why is diesel fuel more expensive than gasoline?
Last Answer : It used to be half the price of normal gas. I don’t know why it jumped so high?
Description : If engine calls for ultra low sulfur diesel fuel, is there damage if you put in higher sulfur diesel?
Last Answer : answer:I don't currently drive a diesel, but I don't believe you can buy low sulfur diesel at fuel stations by highways in the USA. Cold start issues are related to the items below. ... use additives to stop gelling ) 2)moisture in fuel ( separation filters remove and empty accumulated water )
Description : Why is diesel fuel .20 cents lower per gallon than regular unleaded when it was .50 cents higher per gallon a year ago?
Last Answer : pure crackpot speculation and too many hours without quality caffiend… I say it’s because the American govt. has a new “eco friendly” president/administration and diesel is less nasty (visible fumes aside) than unleaded gasoline.
Description : Diesel Fuel prices in your town?
Last Answer : The same.
Description : Can diesel fuel tanks be recycled?
Last Answer : Yes, the same as any other metal product. Normally, you wouldcut out the bung, though.
Description : How often to change fuel filter on BMW X5 diesel?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : How often should I use a diesel fuel injection service?
Last Answer : The recomeended service at 15000 miles and may also vary depending on the make and age of your vehicle. Recomendations from customers for reliable service are priceless. http://www.yelp.com/biz/diesel-fuel-injection-service-portland-2
Description : what exactly is diesel fuel injection service?
Last Answer : Diesel fuel injection service allows you to fill you car will fuel that will allow for your car to travel further. Diesel is typically used by trucks.
Description : How much fuel does a diesel truck generally take?
Last Answer : That depends upon what type of truck you mean. An over the road tractor trailer has two 'side saddle fuel tanks' which often carry 240 gallons between them. A diesel pickup usually has a capacity of no more than 32 US Gallons.
Description : Is it legal to store diesel fuel in a home tank?
Last Answer : Yes, you can store diesel fuel in a home tank. It will be important that you store it in a tank designed to hold diesel fuel and that it is stored outside in a location that will not create hazardous or safety concerns. You also need to maintain the tank and the fuel properly.
Description : Why do diesel fuel truck engines seem to last longer?
Last Answer : The primary reason these engines last longer is the nature of diesel fuel as a lubricant. In addition, these engines typically operate at lower revolutions per minute, further extending their life.
Description : How do I find the cheapest diesel fuel in the area?
Last Answer : In my personal experience the smaller towns always seem to have the lowest prices around. I have also found that on the news in the evening they often have a segment on where is the best and cheapest place to find gas. May be worth looking into.
Description : Do you need to fill up a Mercedes car with diesel fuel?
Last Answer : It depends on the model and the specification of what you have. A car filled with diesel that is supposed to have regular unleaded is not going to run at all.
Description : Achieve Greater Fuel Economy with a Diesel Electric Hybrid?
Last Answer : The diesel hybrid is designed to increase fuel efficiency when compared to a gasoline hybrid. Because of the greater efficiencies of a diesel engine, it provides better fuel mileage and diesel ... benefits to a hybrid and you can achieve significant cost savings over a gasoline-electric hybrid.
Description : What is the quality rating for diesel fuel, similar to the octane number for petrol?
Last Answer : Catane number
Description : Which of the following is the lightest and most volatile liquid fuel A. diesel B. kerosene C. fuel oil D. gasoline
Last Answer : ANSWER : D
Description : The specific fuel consumption of a petrol engine compared to diesel engine of same H.P is A. same B.more C. less D. unpredictable
Last Answer : ANSWER : B
Description : In diesel engine the fuel injected would burn instantaneously at about compressed air temperature of A. 1000°C B. 250°C C. 450°C D. 2000°C
Last Answer : ANSWER : A
Description : Which of the following is compressed in a diesel engine cylinder A. air B. fuel C. air and fuel D. air and lub oil
Description : The output of a diesel engine can be increased without increasing the engine speed or size in the following way A. feeding more fuel B. increasing the flywheel size C. heating intake air D. supercharging
Description : If one cylinder of a diesel engine receives more fuel than others , then for that cylinder the A. exhaust will be smoky B. scavenging occurs C. exhaust temperature will be high D. engine starts overheating
Description : The specific fuel consumption for diesel engine is approximately A. 0.15 kg/kWh B. 0.2 kg/kWh C. 28 kg/kWh D. 0.36 kg/kWh
Description : A fuel of cetane number 40 has the same ignition quality as a mixture of a) 40% cetane and 60% alpha methyl naphthalene b) 40% alpha methyl naphthalene and 60% cetane c) 40% petrol and 60% diesel d) 40% diesel and 60% petrol
Last Answer : Answer: a Explanation: A fuel of cetane number 40 has the same ignition quality as a mixture of 40% cetane and 60% alpha methyl naphthalene as cetane number is counted on cetane percentage.
Description : A fuel of an octane number rating of 75 matches in knocking intensity as a mixture of a) 75% iso-octane and 25% normal heptane b) 75% normal heptane and 25% iso-octane c) 75% petrol and 25% diesel d) 75% diesel and 25% petrol
Last Answer : Answer: a Explanation: None.
Description : If the performance of diesel engine of different sizes, cylinder dimensions and power rating are to be compared, which of the following parameters can be used for such comparison? (a) Swept volume (b) Air fuel ratio (c) Specific brake fuel consumption (d) Volumetric efficiency
Last Answer : Ans :c
Description : In a 4 S diesel engine, the term ‘squish’ refers to the (a) Injection of fuel in the precombustion chamber (b) Discharge of gases from the precombustion chamber (c) Entry of air into the combustion chamber (d) Stripping of fuel from the core
Description : The fuel in diesel engine is normally injected at pressure of a. 5-10 kg/cm2 b. 20-25 kg/cm2 c 60-80 kg/cm2 d. 90-130 kg/cm2
Last Answer : ANSWER d. 90-130 kg/cm2
Description : Mixing of air and fuel in the diesel engine occurs in a. injection pump b. carburetor c. engine cylinder d. inlet manifold
Last Answer : ANSWER c. engine cylinder
Description : The tendency of a diesel engine to knock increases if a. engine speed is increased b. engine power is increased c. cetane number of the fuel is increased d. compression ratio is increased
Last Answer : ANSWER d. compression ratio is increased
Description : The self-ignition temperature of diesel oil compared to petrol is a. higher b. lower c. same d. depends on the quality of fuel
Last Answer : ANSWER a. higher
Description : Which of the following is the lightest and most volatile liquid fuel? a. diesel b. kerosene c. gasoline d. fuel oil
Last Answer : ANSWER c. gasoline
Description : Which of the following medium is compressed in a diesel engine cylinder? a. air b. air and fuel c. air and lubricating oil d. fuel
Last Answer : ANSWER a. air
Description : The output of a diesel engine can be increased without increasing the engine size in following way a. injecting more fuel b. increasing flywheel size c. scavenging d. supercharging
Last Answer : ANSWER d. supercharging
Description : The specific fuel consumption per BHP hour for diesel engine is approximately a. 0.1 kg b. 0.2 kg c. 0.3 kg d. 0.4 kg
Last Answer : ANSWER b. 0.2 kg
Description : In diesel engine, the fuel is ignited by a. spark b. injected fuel c. heat resulting from compressing air that is supplied for combustion d. ignitor
Last Answer : ANSWER c. heat resulting from compressing air that is supplied for combustion
Description : The fuel that is used in modern submarines is – (1) Nuclear fuel (2) Petrol (3) Coal (4) Diesel
Last Answer : (1) Nuclear fuel Explanation: Nuclear power is now used in all large submarines, but due to the high cost and large size of nuclear reactors, smaller submarines still use diesel-electric propulsion. ... needs. The US Navy, drench Navy, and the British Royal Navy operate only nuclear submarines.
Description : In a nuclear reactor, one of the following is used as a fuel. (1) Coal (2) Uranium (3) Radium (4) Diesel
Last Answer : (2) Uranium Explanation: Many contemporary uses of uranium exploit its unique nuclear properties. Uranium-235 has the distinction of being the only naturally occurring fissile isotope. Uranium-238 is ... uranium-233, can be produced from natural thorium and is also important in nuclear technology.
Description : In a diesel engine the high temperature needed to ignite the fuel is achieved by – (1) using heat from exhaust (2) the battery (3) compressing air in the cylinders (4) an electrical spark
Last Answer : (3) compressing air in the cylinders Explanation: Diesel engines use the heat of compressed air to ignite the fuel (intakes air, compresses it, then injects fuel). Diesel engines need high compression ratios to generate the high temperatures required for fuel auto ignition.
Description : According to Coast Guard Regulation (46 CFR) for emergency power and lighting systems, which of the listed items is the only permissible starting aid for the emergency diesel generator engine? A. Ether B. Lube oil heater C. Jacket water heater D. Fuel oil heater
Last Answer : Answer: C