LaMont boiler: identify whether the statement about type and circulation is correct. Statement: The LaMont boiler is a high-pressure, water-tube steam boiler that operates with forced circulation driven by a pump. Choose the correct option (True/False).
Mechanical Engineering
Steam Boilers and Engines
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ATrue
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BFalse
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CTrue only at low pressure
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DFalse because LaMont is a natural-circulation boiler
Answer
Correct Answer: True
Explanation
Concept & identificationThe LaMont boiler is a high-pressure water-tube boiler that uses forced circulation. A circulating pump drives water through the economiser and evaporator tubes, improving heat transfer and preventing overheating of tubes.
Why True
- Water flows inside tubes (water-tube construction).
- A pump forces circulation (not natural circulation).
- Designed for high pressures and high steaming rates.
Common pitfallsDo not confuse LaMont with natural-circulation types (e.g., Babcock & Wilcox). LaMont explicitly employs a pump.
Final AnswerTrue