Question

What is the combustion temperature experienced by the gasket between the cylinder head and engine block in a petrol engine?

(a) more than 1100°C

(b) less than 700°C

(c) more than 2400°C

(d) less than 200°C

I got this question in final exam.

This key question is from Leakage Preventers topic in portion Fuels, Intake System & Leakage Preventers of Automotive Engine Design

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) more than 1100°C

For explanation: The combustion pressure experienced by the gasket between cylinder head and engine block in a petrol engine is 700KPa and it should withstand the temperature more than 1100°C.