Which of the following statement about stuffing box (in a reciprocating steam engine) is TRUE?

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Stuffing box serves no purpose during engine operation

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Stuffing box is the casing which engine assembly is placed

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Stuffing box guides the crank shaft

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Stuffing box provides a steam-tight hole for the piston rod to pass through, to prevent steam leakage

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Stuffing box serves no purpose during engine operation

1.	Which of the following statement about stuffing box (in a reciprocating steam engine) is TRUE?
A.	Stuffing box is the casing which engine assembly is placed
B.	Stuffing box guides the crank shaft
C.	Stuffing box provides a steam-tight hole for the piston rod to pass through, to prevent steam leakage
D.	Stuffing box serves no purpose during engine operation
Answer» D. Stuffing box serves no purpose during engine operation

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