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  • The water tubes in a simple vertical boiler are


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  • A. horizontal
  • B. vertical
  • C. inclined

  • Correct Answer
  • inclined 


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    • 1. An air preheater

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    • A. increases evaporative capacity of the boiler
    • B. increases the efficiency of the boiler
    • C. enables low grade fuel to be burnt
    • D. all of the above
    • Discuss
    • 2. Which of the following statement indicates the difference between Cornish boiler and Lancashire boiler?

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    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 3. The ratio of brake power to the indicated power is known as

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    • A. mechanical efficiency
    • B. overall efficiency
    • C. indicated thermal efficiency
    • D. brake thermal efficiency
    • Discuss
    • 4. The fittings mounted on the boiler for its proper and safe functioning is a

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    • A. water level indicatior
    • B. pressure gauge
    • C. safety valve
    • D. all of these
    • Discuss
    • 5. A condenser where circulating water flows through tubes which are surrounded by steam, in known as

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    • A. surface condenser
    • B. jet condenser
    • C. barometric condenser
    • D. evaporative condenser
    • Discuss
    • 6. Locomotive boiler produces steam at a very high rate.

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
    • Discuss
    • 7. The forced circulation of water does not take place in

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    • A. La-Mont boiler
    • B. Lancashire boiler
    • C. Velox boiler
    • D. Benson boiler
    • Discuss
    • 8. A Cochran boiler is a horizontal multi-tubular boiler.

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
    • Discuss
    • 9. The length of Lancashire boiler varies from

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    • A. 5 to 6 m
    • B. 6 to 7 m
    • C. 7.25 to 9 m
    • D. 9 to 10 m
    • Discuss
    • 10. Which of the following are boiler accessories?

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    • A. economiser
    • B. superheater
    • C. both (a) and (b)
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss


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