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Description : Diesel Fuel Pumps

Last Answer : A diesel fuel pump, as the name suggests, is a pump for diesel engines. A diesel engine uses internal combustion to work. The pump is an essential component of the internal combustion process. The internal ... needs to be replaced because of damage, it is best to take the car to a repair shop.

Description : How to choose a diesel generator?

Last Answer : Diesel generators are widely used in various fields as the main or safety source of electricity. Stability in this case plays one of the most important roles, therefore, the choice of a ... purpose of the device, the most convenient and versatile are generators with an automatic control mode.

Description : State elements of diesel electric power plant with their functions. 

Last Answer : Elements of Diesel Power Plant with their function):   1) Diesel Engine: - This is the main component of the P.P. which develops mechanical power. 2) Engine air intake system: - Air ... fuel as per requirement. 10) Alternator: - Its function is to convert mechanical power into electrical power.

Description : Applications of Diesel power station

Last Answer : Applications of Diesel Power Station:  1. It can be used as a standby (emergency) power plant to maintain continuity of supply. (Incase failure of main supply like hospital, Telephone exchange Radio ... 10. Diesel plants are widely used for generating power ranging from 100 to 5,000 H.P. 

Description : List out main components of Diesel power station. 

Last Answer : Main components of Diesel power station: 1) Diesel Engine 2) Engine Air intake system 3) Engine Fuel System 4) Engine Exhaust system 5) Engine cooling system 6) Engine Lubricating system 7) Engine Starting system 8) Diesel Engine Generator (Alternator) 

Description : State the functions of fuel system and exhaust system of a diesel power station.

Last Answer : Fuel system: It supplies fuel to engine for combustion purpose. It consists of Fuel Pump: - It supplies fuel to engine for combustion purpose. Strainer: - Are provided to remove suspended impurities and ... most of the noise. Chimney:- To exhaust gases in the atmosphere as high as possible. 

Description : State why nuclear power plants are used as base load plants and diesel power plants as a peak load plant. 

Last Answer : 1. Because of following points Nuclear power plant used as base load power plant:-  1. Nuclear power plants is very economical for producing bulk amount of electric power 2. Nuclear power plant is reliable ... . The plants can be put on load easily. 4. Diesel engines take less time to make OFF.

Description : State any two applications of diesel power plants.

Last Answer : Applications of Diesel Power Plant: 1. It can be used as a standby (emergency) power plant to maintain continuity of supply. (Incase failure of main supply like hospital, Telephone exchange Radio ... . The diesel units can be used to supply the auxiliaries for starting the large thermal plants.

Description : Explain starting system in diesel electric power plant.

Last Answer : Starting system in Diesel Electric Power Plant: It includes Storage battery, compressed air tanks, self-starter etc. The purpose of engine starting system is to rotate the engine initially while ... as Ammeters, Voltmeters, Wattmeters, Thermometers, Pressure gauges, Visible and audible alarm etc.

Description : Explain fuel system and air intake system in diesel electric power plant.

Last Answer : Fuel system and air intake system in diesel electric power plant :  Fuel system: It consists of storage tank, strainers, fuel transfer pump and all day fuel tank. The fuel oil is supplied ... Filters are provided to remove dust particles from air which may act as abrasive in the engine cylinder.

Description : State any four advantages and four disadvantages of diesel electric power plant. 

Last Answer : Advantages of Diesel electric power plant:- 1) The design and layout of Diesel electric power plant is simple. 2) It requires less space. 3) Time required for complete erection of diesel power plant is less ... . 9) The useful life is very short. 10) Availability of fuel in future may be limited.

Description : State the different types of engines in diesel power plant.

Last Answer : Types of engines in diesel power plant: 1) Two Stroke Diesel Engine 2) Four Stroke Diesel Engine

Description : List out the four applications of diesel electric power plant.

Last Answer : Applications of Diesel Power Plant: 1. It can be used as a standby (emergency) power plant to maintain continuity of supply. (Incase failure of main supply like hospital, Telephone exchange Radio stations, ... 10. Diesel plants are widely used for generating power ranging from 100 to 5,000 H.P.

Description : State the functions of following elements: i) Diesel engine system ii) Air intake system iii) Engine exhaust system iv) Engine starting system.

Last Answer : i) Diesel engine system:-  Four strokes Two strokes ii) Air intake system:- Air intake system is provided to supply air to engine cylinder for fuel combustion.  iii) Engine exhaust system ... provided to rotate the engine initially until the firing starts and engine run under its own power. 

Last Answer : The efficiency of diesel locomotives is nearly 20 to 25 percent.

Last Answer : Overload capacity of diesel engines is usually restricted to 2 percent.

Last Answer : For diesel locomotives the range of horsepower is 1500 to 2500.