Locomotive boiler: typical shell diameter range Recall the standard shell diameter used in classic locomotive boilers used on railways. Choose the correct value.
Mechanical Engineering
Steam Boilers and Engines
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A1 m
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B1.5 m
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C2 m
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D2.5 m
Answer
Correct Answer: 1.5 m
Explanation
Typical dimensioningLocomotive fire-tube boilers usually have shell diameters in the vicinity of about 1.5 m (order of magnitude 1–2 m), balancing grate area, tube bundle, and envelope constraints between frames.
Final Answer1.5 m