AIGF Exit Exam • Set 13 Question 8 of 30
Measure of the resistance of natural gas to detonation when it is burned as a fuel in an engine is:
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Direct Answer
Option C: The Methane Number (MN)
The Methane Number (MN) measures the knock resistance of a fuel gas in internal combustion engines, analogous to the Octane Number for gasoline.
All Options
A
fuel in an engine is: Q al Calonfic value
B
Wobbe Number
C
The Methane Number (MN)
(Correct Answer)
D
none of the above
Detailed Explanation & Context
The Methane Number (MN) measures the knock resistance of a fuel gas in internal combustion engines, analogous to the Octane Number for gasoline.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Ships subject to the IGF Code (AIGF).
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