Engine Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #5 (Set 1)

After cooling of a turbocharged diesel engine will result in __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — higher torque and higher brake horsepower

Aftercooling charge air increases its density, allowing more oxygen mass into the cylinders for combustion. This directly increases indicated mean effective pressure, resulting in higher torque output and greater brake horsepower.

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