Question 134Motor Plants - Assistant Engineer
70% to passThe closing of the exhaust valves used on a modern, large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine may be directly provided by _______________.
Amechanical push rods
Bcompressed air pressure
Chydraulic pressure
Dexhaust gas pressure
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) compressed air pressure. In modern, large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engines, the closing of the exhaust valves is typically provided by compressed air pressure. The compressed air is used to apply a force that closes the exhaust valves after the exhaust stroke, allowing for efficient engine operation. The other options are incorrect because: A) mechanical push rods are more commonly used for the opening of the valves, not the closing; C) hydraulic pressure is used for other engine functions, not specifically for closing the exhaust valves; and D) exhaust gas pressure is not directly responsible for closing the exhaust valves in this type of engine.
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