Exercise: Steam Boilers And Engines

Questions for: Steam Boilers And Engines

The water tubes in a simple vertical boiler are
A:
horizontal
B:
vertical
C:
inclined
D:
Answer: C
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By compounding the expansion of steam in two or more cylinders, the ratio of expansion
A:
does not change
B:
increases
C:
decreases
D:
Answer: C
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Which of the following statement indicates the difference between Cornish boiler and Lancashire boiler ?
A:
Cornish boiler is a water tube boiler whereas Lancashire boiler is a fire tube boiler.
B:
Cornish boiler is a fire tube boiler whereas Lancashire boiler is a water tube boiler.
C:
Cornish boiler has one flue tube whereas Lancashire boiler has two flue tubes.
D:
Cornish boiler has two flue tubes whereas Lancashire boiler has one flue tube.
Answer: C
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The pressure of feed water has to be raised before its entry into the boiler. The pressure is raised by a device known as
A:
feedpump
B:
injector
C:
feed check valve
D:
pressure gauge
Answer: A
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The clearance in the engine cylinder has no effect on the steam consumption.
A:
True
B:
False
C:
D:
Answer: B
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