GATE AG 2012 • Q3 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 3: Farm Power

Farm Power

Subtopic: I.C. engine systems – fuel, cooling, lubrication, ignition, electrical, intake and exhaust

Question Statement:

The type of pump used in the forced water cooling system of a tractor engine is:

Options:

  • (A) piston
  • (B) centrifugal
  • (C) gear
  • (D) vane

Official Answer Key:

B

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Tractor/automotive engine cooling systems use a belt-driven centrifugal (impeller-type) water pump to circulate coolant at the moderate pressures/flows needed, at low cost and high reliability. Answer: B.

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