Tec0151:Farm Power,Tractor Servicing And Operation Question Paper
Tec0151:Farm Power,Tractor Servicing And Operation
Course:Diploma In Agriculture
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
a. Briefly discuss the aspect of “Agricultural mechanization” and outline its contribution in the development of a developing country such as Kenya. (10 Marks) b. Other than the internal combustion engine list six sources of power. (3 Marks) c. Mention and define five engine terminologies. (5 Marks) d. Outline three types of engine systems. (6 Marks) e. List three qualities of an ideal clutch. (3 Marks) f. State three advantages of using hydraulics for the transmission of power. (3 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 15 MARKS
a. Mention and state the functions of five main components of an internal combustion engine. (5 Marks) b. Briefly discuss the events which take place in a four stroke cycle engine and which are associated with the travel of the piston for one cycle. (10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – 15 MARKS
a. With the aid of a diagram show the operation of a four stroke cycle spark ignition engine. (8 Marks) b. Briefly discuss the operation of a compression ignition engine such as the diesel engine. (7 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – 15 MARKS
a. With the aid of a labelled diagram, explain the operation of a two stroke cycle engine. (7 Marks) b. Outline four main components of the intake and exhaust systems. (8 Marks)
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QUESTION FIVE – 15 MARKS
a. With the aid of a labelled diagram show the main components of the liquid cooling system. (10 Marks) b. List and state the functions of five main components of a hydraulic system. (5 Marks)
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