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Which one of the following engines will have heavier flywheel than the remaining ones?

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Correct Answer: Option C
The flywheel's weight is primarily determined by the engine's firing frequency, which is related to the number of power strokes per minute. Since the two-stroke diesel engine has the lowest number of power strokes per minute (750 r.p.m.), it will experience larger fluctuations in torque between power strokes, necessitating a heavier flywheel to smooth out these fluctuations.

The heavier flywheel is required for engines with lower firing frequencies (lower RPM) to help smooth out power delivery and reduce vibration. Since both Options C and D have the same RPM (750 r.p.m.), we need to consider the type of engine.

The two-stroke diesel engine tends to have more vibration compared to a four-stroke engine due to its firing frequency and fewer cycles to absorb the power strokes. Therefore, the two-stroke diesel engine (Option C) will likely require a heavier flywheel compared to the four-stroke diesel engine (Option D).

Hence, the correct answer is: Option C: 30 kW two-stroke diesel engine running at 750 r.p.m.
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6 Comments
Suresh Katti
Suresh Katti 2 years ago
Hats of you sir....😂😂😂😂😂
Chinmoi Changmai
Chinmoi Changmai 3 years ago
Option d is the correct answer not a.
Ram Bhajan
Ram Bhajan 6 years ago
Option d..Amal nalinam reason right
Nagaraja G
Nagaraja G 6 years ago
Option D is the answer because slow speed engine will have heavier flywheel.
Probity Probity
Probity Probity 6 years ago
right amal nalinam
AMAL NALINAM
AMAL NALINAM 7 years ago
Optin D is the answer. For the same energy developed, a slow speed engine has a heavier flywheel and compared to petrol engines, for the same amount of power developed, the diesel engine has a heavier flywheel.