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An advertisement for a portable electrical generating unit claims that the unit’s diesel engine produces 28,000 hp to drive an electrical generator that produces 30 MW of electrical power.

No it isn’t possible. The output of the diesel engine is only 20.8 MW and it isn’t possible for a generator to produce more power than is given to it.

The 20.8 comes from the fact that 1HP = 746W

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5.A joint between two members aligned approximately in the same plane is called
a.Butt Joint
b.Tee joint
c.Lap joint
d.Corner joint

6.Which type of welding machine is not suitable for E308L-15 electrodes?
a.Rectifier
b.Transformer (AC)
c.Diesel driven
d.Motor Generator

7.Remove Welds?
a.1/8 “Ф electrode
b.Gouging torch
c.Portable oven
d.Regulators
e.Running plate
f.Stationary oven

8.Used as joint spacer?
Same choices

Would u attempt ur HW

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I have a block engine heater on my 1985 mercedes, but it uses AC power. Any ideas of how I can warm my engine without an AC power source? PLEASE HELP! My car is stranded until the weather warms up unless I can warm up the engine to start it!

Note: A portable AC generator is out of the question- too expensive

DO NOT… I repeat, DO NOT use starting fluid (ether) on your Mercedes. It is equipped with glow plugs and like it’s stated above, it will ruin your engine.

The heater suggestion is a viable solution. I would also suggest that you put some diesel fuel additive (pour depressant) in the tank. If it’s that cold, more than likely the fuel has gelled. You will have to get not only the engine compartment warm, but the fuel lines and tank will also need to be warmed up. You may even have a problem with water in the fuel filter which has frozen as well….

I know… you don’t want to hear all of this stuff, but the easiest way for you to solve your problem is to have the car towed to someplace where you can put it in a garage. Once it’s thawed out, it will probably start with no problems, but if it’s been sitting out in the cold with no fuel additives in it, you may never get it started until things warm up.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I have spent the last thirty years running diesels of all shapes and sizes. Once they are frozen, the easiest and cheapest way to get them thawed is to put them inside where it’s warm.

Good luck… I know where you are at… and it’s no fun.

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