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  1. The water tubes in a simple vertical boiler are

  2. A.

    horizontal

    B.

    vertical

    C.

    inclined


  3. The ratio of heat actually used in producing the steam to the heat liberated in the furnace, is known as

  4. A.

    equivalent evaporation

    B.

    factor of evaporation

    C.

    boiler efficiency

    D.

    power of a boiler


  5. In a La-mont boiler, there is a __________ circulation of water and steam.

  6. A.

    forced

    B.

    natural


  7. The diameter of internal flue tubes of a Lancashire boiler is about __________ that of its shell.

  8. A.

    one-fourth

    B.

    one-third

    C.

    two-fifth

    D.

    one-half


  9. Locomotive boiler produces steam at a very high rate.

  10. A.

    Yes

    B.

    No