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This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Thermal Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
The steam pressure that acts on the exhaust side of the piston is known as _____ |
A. | Cylinder Pressure |
B. | Base Pressure |
C. | Piston Pressure |
D. | Back Pressure |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating swept volume (of a reciprocating steam engine)? (L Piston Stroke, D Diameter of the piston) |
A. | ( frac{ }{4} ) L<sup>2</sup> D |
B. | ( frac{ }{4} ) D<sup>2</sup> L |
C. | ( frac{ }{4} ) L<sup>3</sup> |
D. | ( frac{ }{4} ) D<sup>3</sup> |
Answer» C. ( frac{ }{4} ) L<sup>3</sup> | |
3. |
Which of the following component of a reciprocating steam engine keeps the speed of the crankshaft constant over a period, when there is variation of load on the engine? |
A. | Flywheel |
B. | Governor |
C. | Eccentric |
D. | Piston |
Answer» C. Eccentric | |
4. |
Flywheel is used in a reciprocating steam engine to maintain constant angular motion. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
5. |
The cylindrical grooved pulley of the eccentric, which is fixed on the crankshaft is called _____ |
A. | Strap |
B. | Sheaf |
C. | Sheave |
D. | Eccentric pulley |
Answer» D. Eccentric pulley | |
6. |
In a reciprocating steam engine, what is the function of an eccentric? |
A. | It converts the rotary motion of the D-slide valve into the reciprocating motion of the crankshaft |
B. | It converts the reciprocating motion of the D-slide valve into the rotary motion of the crankshaft |
C. | It converts the reciprocating motion of the crankshaft into the rotary motion of the D-slide valve |
D. | It converts the rotary motion of the crankshaft into the reciprocating motion of the D-slide valve |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
Which of the following statements about bearings (used to support crankshaft) is FALSE? |
A. | Split-type bearings are used |
B. | Bearings need lubrication |
C. | The portion of the crankshaft in the bearing is called journal |
D. | Bearings are used to stop the rotation of the crankshaft |
Answer» E. | |
8. |
Which of the following statements regarding the radius of a crank (of a reciprocating steam engine) is true? |
A. | Thrice the radius of the crank is equal to the stroke of the piston |
B. | One-third the radius of the crank is equal to the stroke of the piston |
C. | Twice the radius of the crank is equal to the stroke of the piston |
D. | half the radius of the crank is equal to the stroke of the piston |
Answer» D. half the radius of the crank is equal to the stroke of the piston | |
9. |
What is the function of a crank shaft? |
A. | It converts the reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion of the crankshaft |
B. | It converts the rotary motion of the crankshaft into reciprocating motion of the piston |
C. | It converts the rotary motion of the piton into reciprocating motion of the crankshaft |
D. | It converts the reciprocating motion of the crank shaft into rotary motion of the piston |
Answer» B. It converts the rotary motion of the crankshaft into reciprocating motion of the piston | |
10. |
Which of the following statements about connecting rod is FALSE? |
A. | It converts the reciprocating motion of the piston rod into circular motion of the crankshaft |
B. | The length of the connecting rod is half the length of the piston stroke |
C. | It is connected to the cross-head by means of a gudgeon pin or a wrist pin |
D. | It is connected to the crank by means of a crank pin |
Answer» C. It is connected to the cross-head by means of a gudgeon pin or a wrist pin | |
11. |
One of the ends of the connecting rod is connected to the cross-head by means of a pin known as crank pin. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
12. |
In a reciprocating steam engine, the connecting rod is connected to the crank by means of a pin called _____ |
A. | Crank pin |
B. | Gudgeon pin |
C. | Wrist pin |
D. | U-pin |
Answer» B. Gudgeon pin | |