Locomotive boiler dimensions: select the typical length of the boiler shell (approximate). Choose the most commonly cited shell length among the options provided.
Mechanical Engineering
Steam Boilers and Engines
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A1 m
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B2 m
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C3 m
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D4 m
Answer
Correct Answer: 2 m
Explanation
ConceptStandard references for classic locomotive boilers cite a typical shell length ≈ 2 m (order of a couple of metres) with multi-pass fire-tubes and a large grate area for high, fluctuating steam demand in traction service.
Final Answer2 m