CD # 47 FUEL COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY

I.
1.1 What is the advantage of using there injection valve on each cylinder ?
+ A more uniform temperature distribution around the combustion space.
1.2 When the fuel injector is closing a pressure wave will start traveling in the fuel pipes at a velocity in
order of 1300-1500 m/s if this is continuing what problem will it cause ?
+ The fuel injectors will normal start dripping.
1.3 What is the approximate opening pressure for the fuel injection valves on a
MAN B&W MC 90 engine?
+ 420 bars.
1.4 You have received a fuel with poor ignition quality, which of the following would you do ?
+ Collective adjustment towards more early injection.
1.5 What do we mean by the fuels cetan number ?
+ The cetan number is related to the ignition quality of the fuel.

II.
2.1 What is the effect of high viscosity an after burning ?
+ The after burning will last longer due to increased droplet size.
2.2 What is controlled combustion ?
+ Vaporizing and reaction with oxygen is executed at same rate as injection.
2.3 Why do we have an ignition delay ?
+ To let the fuel vaporize and react with the oxygen.
2.4 What do we mean by the expression burning ?
+ When combustion continues after the injection has ended.

III.
3.1 The cylinder liner temperature is lower than normal when ?
+ You have an early injection of fuel.
3.2 A too late combustion leads to ?
+ Increased exhaust gas temperature.
3.3 The maximum cylinder pressure will be higher than normal when ?
+ You have an early injection of fuel.
3.4 How will a large content of Cat fines in the fuel influence the injection timing?
+ Abrasive wear of pumps and valves will lead to late injection.
3.5 The maximum cylinder pressure will be lower than normal when ?
+ You have a late injection of fuel.