AME 11 Q8

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With reference to engine governors, explain sensitivity.

C) Sensitivity describes how easily the governor can detect changes in ambient temperature and adjust engine speed accordingly. Reason: While temperature changes can affect engine performance, sensitivity in a governor is primarily related to its response to load changes and fuel adjustments.

B) Sensitivity refers to the governor’s response to small changes in the fuel supply, affecting the engine speed control. Reason: A sensitive governor will react quickly to minor adjustments in fuel input, thereby maintaining precise engine speed control.

D) Sensitivity indicates the level of noise produced by the governor during operation. Reason: Noise levels are not related to the sensitivity of a governor but rather to its design and operation characteristics.

A) Sensitivity refers to the governor's ability to maintain engine speed despite fluctuations in load conditions. Reason: A sensitive governor adjusts engine fuel input or throttle position to counteract variations in load and keep the engine speed constant.

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With reference to engine governors, explain isochronous governing.

B) Isochronous governing allows the engine speed to fluctuate slightly around the set point to accommodate load changes. Reason: This describes droop control rather than isochronous governing, where slight fluctuations are acceptable.

A) Isochronous governing ensures that the engine speed remains constant regardless of the load applied, maintaining the same speed even with varying demands. Reason: Isochronous governing is designed to keep the engine speed constant, independent of changes in load.

C) Isochronous governing adjusts the engine speed only during idle periods to maintain stability. Reason: Isochronous governing applies to all operating conditions, not just idle periods.

D) Isochronous governing is a technique where the engine speed is allowed to drift with load changes, optimizing fuel efficiency. Reason: Allowing speed drift with load changes describes a droop control system, not isochronous governing.

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With reference to engine governors, explain hunting.

A) Hunting is the term used to describe a governor's inability to maintain a constant engine speed due to excessive fluctuation in engine speed around a set point. Reason: Hunting occurs when the governor repeatedly overshoots and undershoots the target speed, causing erratic engine performance.

D) Hunting is the term used for a governor’s ability to remain unaffected by variations in fuel quality. Reason: Fuel quality variations impact engine performance but are not described as hunting.

B) Hunting refers to the governor’s ability to detect and compensate for sudden changes in load quickly. Reason: Quick load compensation is not referred to as hunting but rather as a desirable feature in governors.

C) Hunting describes the process of adjusting the governor's sensitivity to improve engine speed stability. Reason: Adjusting sensitivity is related to tuning, not hunting, which involves excessive fluctuation in engine speed.

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With reference to engine governors, explain stability.

D) Stability refers to the governor's ability to handle extreme variations in ambient temperature without affecting engine performance. Reason: While temperature variations can affect performance, stability specifically concerns speed consistency under load changes.

C) Stability is the measure of how much the governor's set point can drift from the desired speed due to wear and tear. Reason: Set point drift due to wear is not directly related to stability, which focuses on maintaining speed consistency.

A) Stability refers to the governor's ability to maintain a constant engine speed without oscillations or fluctuations when subjected to varying loads. Reason: Stability in governors is about how consistently the engine speed is maintained despite changes in load or other disturbances.

B) Stability describes the governor's capacity to change the engine speed quickly in response to sudden changes in fuel supply. Reason: Rapid response is more related to the governor's responsiveness, not its stability.

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With reference to engine governors, explain speed droop.

B) Speed droop refers to the increase in engine speed when the governor's sensitivity is reduced. Reason: Reducing sensitivity affects response time, not speed droop.

C) Speed droop is the amount by which the governor’s set point changes to match variations in fuel quality. Reason: Speed droop pertains to load variations, not fuel quality.

A) Speed droop is the reduction in engine speed that occurs when the engine is subjected to an increase in load, relative to the no-load speed. Reason: Speed droop measures how much the engine speed decreases from its no-load speed when a load is applied.

D) Speed droop describes the governor's ability to maintain a constant engine speed despite fluctuations in ambient temperature. Reason: Speed droop is related to load changes, not temperature fluctuations.

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