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Locomotive boiler produces steam at a very high rate.
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A. Yes
B. No
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Yes
Steam Boilers and Engines problems
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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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Correct Answer: inclined
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
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Correct Answer: all of the above
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.
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Correct Answer: Cornish boiler has one flue tube whereas Lancashire boiler has two flue tubes.
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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Correct Answer: mechanical efficiency
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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Correct Answer: all of these
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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Correct Answer: Lancashire boiler
7. A Cochran boiler is a horizontal multi-tubular boiler.
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A. Yes
B. No
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Correct Answer: No
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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Correct Answer: 7.25 to 9 m
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
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Correct Answer: both (a) and (b)
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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Correct Answer: to circulate water
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