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  • Locomotive boiler produces steam at a very high rate.


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  • A. Yes
  • B. No

  • Correct Answer
  • Yes 


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    • 1. The water tubes in a simple vertical boiler are

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    • A. horizontal
    • B. vertical
    • C. inclined
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    • 2. 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
    • 3. 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
    • 4. 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
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    • 5. 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
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    • 6. 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
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    • 7. A Cochran boiler is a horizontal multi-tubular boiler.

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
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    • 8. 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
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    • 9. 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
    • 10. In forced circulation steam boilers, the force is applied

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    • A. to draw water
    • B. to circulate water
    • C. to drain off the water
    • D. all of these
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