2. A condenser maintains a low pressure (below atmospheric) so as to obtain the maximum possible energy from steam and thus to secure a high efficiency.
Correct Answer: The steam pressure in the cylinder is not allowed to fall below the atmospheric pressure.
4. The ratio of the energy required to produce the artificial draught (expressed in metres head or J/kg of flue gas) to the mechanical equivalent of extra heat carried away per kg of flue gases due to natural draught, is known as
6. A device used to empty the boiler whenever required and to discharge the mud, scale or sediments which are accumulated at the bottom of the boiler, is called blow off cock.