Question 498Motor Plants - Assistant Engineer
70% to passOne cause of diesel engine fuel ignition delay is_______________.
Amechanical flexibility in the pump mechanism
Blow fuel booster pump pressure
Chigh fuel rack setting
Dignition quality of the fuel oil
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) ignition quality of the fuel oil. The ignition quality of the fuel oil is a key factor that can cause diesel engine fuel ignition delay. Fuels with lower cetane numbers have a lower propensity to ignite, leading to longer ignition delays. This can result in incomplete combustion, reduced engine efficiency, and increased emissions. The other answer choices are not the primary causes of ignition delay. Mechanical flexibility in the pump mechanism, low fuel booster pump pressure, and high fuel rack setting can impact other aspects of diesel engine performance, but do not directly influence the ignition quality of the fuel.
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