190202a Air Induction and Exhaust Systems

Question 0

Identify 4 functions of an air induction system

Answer 0

Cleaning the air supply, silencing the intake flow, providing air for combustion purposes, cooling the intake airflow, providing extra air for supercharged engines

Question 1

Identify the two main air induction systems

Answer 1

Naturally aspirated and supercharged/turbocharged engines

Question 2

What is the approximate volumetric efficiency of a naturally aspirated engine

Answer 2

80%

Question 3

Which component is not considered part of the air cleaner assembly. Filter element, air inlet restriction gauge, intake manifold, air filter housing assembly

Answer 3

Intake manifold

Question 4

Explain the purpose of a pre-cleaner

Answer 4

To remove large dirt and dust particles from the incoming airstream. This action reduces the filter load on main air filter element and creates longer filter service life

Question 5

What are the two benefits of using an automatic dust ejection system

Answer 5

Reduces vehicle downtime and reduces service labor cost as the system is automatic

Question 6

What are three disadvantages of using an oil bath type of air cleaner assembly

Answer 6

On rough terrain oil could move into the intake manifold and overspeed engine, cold-weather thickens the oil as well and affects its ability to clean incoming air, low airflow speed means less oil is picked up and fewer dust particles are trapped

Question 7

Why are small dry air filter elements able to function so efficiently

Answer 7

It’s composed of pleated paper providing a large surface area

Question 8

What’s the purpose of the inner air filter element as used in a two stage filter system

Answer 8

The inner is a safety should the primary filter develop a crack or pinhole leak

Question 9

What’s the purpose of an inlet restriction gauge

Answer 9

It assists the operator or serviceman with an indication of how plugged the air filter is

Question 10

What is a constant tension or Constant torque hose clamp

Answer 10

A hose clamp that uses a spring device to maintain an even clamping tension as a hose deforms because of temperature or pressure changes

Question 11

What’s the primary function of an exhaust system

Answer 11

It’s used primarily to gather exhaust gases from the cylinders, direct them to a silencing system and then disperse them into the atmosphere

Question 12

What’s the purpose of an air inlet shutdown device

Answer 12

Generally protect the engine from over speeding due to a fuel supply from an external source. This is especially possible in oil field operation

Question 13

When would you use multipiece exhaust manifolds

Answer 13

When engine access is limited or multiple cylinder heads are used

Question 14

What is flex piping often used for an exhaust systems

Answer 14

To allow movement between two fixed sections of piping, or between a pipe and a major exhaust component like a muffler

Question 15

True or false mufflers can either be a straight through or reverse flow design

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Fiberglass packing is used in some mufflers to absorb sound waves. True or false

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What are three reasons you have a heatshield on an exhaust system

Answer 17

Protect grass and brush from the hot muffler, prevent operator or worker injury through contact, protect the cab or sleeper from the heat of the muffler or exhaust stack

Question 18

What’s the main reason you inspect the air induction system for signs of leakage

Answer 18

To prevent unfiltered air from entering the engine at any point in the system

Question 19

True or false. Internal engine damage, caused by contaminated inlet air, may be reduced by approximately 80%, when effective pre-cleaners are used

Answer 19

true

Question 20

True or false. The air filter service interval is highly dependent on the vehicles operating conditions and the indications provided by any restriction gauge

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Soot trails on an exhaust pipe, or near an exhaust joint, may indicate an exhaust leak
True or false

Answer 21

True

Question 22

True or false. And engine will operate at its maximum efficiency if enough air reaches the combustion chambers. It is less important if the exhaust system is blocked since the exhaust gases leave the engine under pressure

Answer 22

False. Intake and exhaust systems must be free-flowing

Question 23

What is one of the reasons an engine would have black exhaust

Answer 23

Shortage of air during the combustion process, or over fueling in a performance diesel like the drag trucks

Question 24

What does blue smoke from the exhaust indicate

Answer 24

The engine is burning oil

Question 25

What type of manometer is used when testing the air induction system for air restrictions. Explain why

Answer 25

You must use a water manometer because mercury manometer’s could create a health hazard if any mercury was drawn into the engine

Question 26

What type of manometer is a suitable tool to test an exhaust system for excessive back pressure

Answer 26

Mercury manometer or a pressure gauge is used to check the exhaust back pressure

Question 28

What problems could arise if an intake hose was to leak

Answer 28

dust entering the engine

loss of intake air to atmosphere

Question 29

What two problems could an air to air intercooler have? With an air leaking problem.

Answer 29

air could be lost to atmosphere or damage may allow dust to enter the engine

Question 30

Define Venturi

Answer 30

specially shaped tube that has a restriction and creates pressure drop when exhaust gas passes through the restriction