Question

What are the important requirements of automobile carburetors?

(a) ease of starting the engine, particularly under low ambient conditions

(b) ability to give full power quickly after starting the engine

(c) equally good and smooth engine operation at various loads

(d) all of the mentioned

The question was asked during an online exam.

This key question is from Types of Carburetors in division Carburetion of IC Engine

Answer 1

Correct option is (d) all of the mentioned

Best explanation: The important requirements of automobile carburetors are

i) ease of starting the engine, particularly under low ambient conditions

ii) ability to give full power quickly after starting the engine

iii) equally good and smooth engine operation at various loads

iv) good and quick acceleration of the engine

v) developing sufficient power at high engine speeds

vi) simple and compact in construction

vii) good fuel economy

viii) absence of racing of the engine under idling conditions

ix) ensuring full torque at low speeds.