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Mechanical Engineering :: Steam Boilers and Engines

  1. In a Tandem type compound engine, the high pressure and low pressure cylinders

  2. A.

    have common piston rod

    B.

    are set at 90°

    C.

    have separate piston rods

    D.

    are set in V - arrangement


  3. Lancashire boiler is a stationary fire tube boiler.

  4. A.

    Agree

    B.

    Disagree


  5. Lancashire boiler is used where working pressure and power required are

  6. A.

    low

    B.

    moderate

    C.

    high

    D.

    none of these


  7. The amount of water evaporated or steam produced in kg per kg of fuel burnt is termed as evaporative capacity of a boiler.

  8. A.

    Agree

    B.

    Disagree


  9. In a compound steam engine, the temperature range per cylinder is reduced, with corresponding reduction in the condensation.

  10. A.

    Correct

    B.

    Incorrect