Practice question

How does a four-stroke marine diesel engine ignite its fuel, and what are the four sequential strokes of its operating cycle?

  1. Compression ignition (autoignición por compresión): high cylinder compression heats intake air above fuel auto-ignition temperature; Strokes: Intake (Admisión), Compression (Compresión), Power (Combustión/Fuerza), Exhaust (Escape)
  2. Spark ignition via electrical spark plugs; Strokes: Fueling, Heating, Exhaust, Cooling
  3. Centrifugal ignition; Strokes: Rotation, Acceleration, Deceleration, Exhaust
  4. Preheating with open flame; Strokes: Priming, Firing, Scavenging, Venting

Answer: A — Compression ignition (autoignición por compresión): high cylinder compression heats intake air above fuel auto-ignition temperature; Strokes: Intake (Admisión), Compression (Compresión), Power (Combustión/Fuerza), Exhaust (Escape)

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