Steam Generation MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Steam Generation, a fundamental topic in the field of Power Plant Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Steam Generation MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q41.
In water tube boilers ___________

a.

forced circulation takes place

b.

water passes through the tubes which are surrounded by flames and hot gases

c.

the flames and hot gases pass through the tubes which are surrounded by water

d.

none of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (c).the flames and hot gases pass through the tubes which are surrounded by water
Q42.
The object of producing draught in a boiler is ___________

a.

to provide an adequate supply of air for the fuel combustion

b.

to exhaust the gases of combustion from the combustion chamber

c.

to discharge the gases of combustion to the atmosphere through the chimney

d.

all of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of the mentioned
Q43.
What is the function of a piston rod?

a.

to transfer motion from the piston to the cross head

b.

to convert heat energy of the steam into mechanical work

c.

to guide motion of the piston rod and to prevent it from bending

d.

to exhaust steam from the cylinder at proper moment

Discuss
Answer: (a).to transfer motion from the piston to the cross head
Q44.
The cylinder dimensions of a compound engine may be designed on the basis of ___________

a.

equal initial piston loads on all pistons for obtaining same size of piston rod, connecting rod etc. for all cylinders

b.

equal power developed in each cylinder for uniform turning moment

c.

equal temperature drop in each cylinder for economy of steam

d.

all of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of the mentioned
Q45.
The function of a crosshead is to guide motion of the __________ and to prevent it from bending.

a.

valve rod

b.

eccentric rod

c.

connecting rod

d.

piston rod

Discuss
Answer: (d).piston rod
Q46.
Which of the following statement is wrong?

a.

The amount of water evaporated in kg per kg of fuel burnt is called equivalent evaporation from and at 100° C

b.

The ratio of heat actually used in producing the steam to the heat liberated in the furnace is called boiler efficiency

c.

The factor of evaporation for all boilers is always greater than unity

d.

None of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (d).None of the mentioned
Q47.
A device used to increase the temperature of saturated steam without raising its pressure is called?

a.

fusible plug

b.

blow off cork

c.

super heater

d.

stop valve

Discuss
Answer: (c).super heater
Q48.
A safety valve usually employed with stationary boilers is ___________

a.

high steam and low water safety valve

b.

dead weight safety valve

c.

lever safety valve

d.

all of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of the mentioned
Q49.
Fire tube boilers are ___________

a.

internally fired

b.

externally fired

c.

both internally as well as externally fired

d.

none of the mentioned

Discuss
Answer: (a).internally fired
Q50.
The diameter of flue tube in a Cornish boiler is __________ that of the shell.

a.

3/5

b.

2/5

c.

1/3

d.

1/4

Discuss
Answer: (a).3/5
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