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This section includes 14 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 connecting rod of a reciprocating steam engine is made by casting. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
2. |
What is the function of a connecting rod in a reciprocating steam engine? |
A. | It converts the circular motion of the crankshaft into the reciprocating motion of the piston rod |
B. | It converts the reciprocating motion of the crankshaft into reciprocating motion of the piston rod |
C. | It converts the reciprocating motion of the piston rod and cross-head into circular motion of the crankshaft |
D. | It converts the circular motion of the piston rod and cross-head into circular motion of the crankshaft |
Answer» D. It converts the circular motion of the piston rod and cross-head into circular motion of the crankshaft | |
3. |
Which of the following statements about cross-head of a reciprocating steam engine is FALSE? |
A. | It connects the piston rod with the connecting rod |
B. | Piston rod in some engines is joined to the cross-head by screwing |
C. | In some engines cotter joint is used to join piston rod with the cross-heads |
D. | Knuckle-joint is used to join cross-head and piston |
Answer» E. | |
4. |
The end of the piston rod is joined to the connecting rod by _____ |
A. | Cross-head |
B. | D-slide valve |
C. | Stuffing box |
D. | Steam chest |
Answer» B. D-slide valve | |
5. |
Cross-head of a reciprocating steam engine is usually made of wrought iron, cast steel or forged steel. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
6. |
Stuffing box is made of _____ |
A. | Chromium |
B. | Aluminum |
C. | Cast iron |
D. | Cast steel |
Answer» D. Cast steel | |
7. |
Which of the following statements about the piston rings is FALSE? |
A. | Piston rings prevent leakage of steam |
B. | Piston rings reduce the friction between the piston and wall |
C. | Piston rings are generally made of cast iron |
D. | Piston rings are fixed to the engine cylinder |
Answer» E. | |
8. |
What is the function of a piston in a reciprocating steam engine? |
A. | It converts the pressure energy of the steam to its reciprocating movement |
B. | It converts its reciprocating energy to pressure energy of the steam |
C. | It acts a reservoir to store steam |
D. | It reheats the steam before entering into the steam chest |
Answer» B. It converts its reciprocating energy to pressure energy of the steam | |
9. |
The name of the non-conducting material covering the engine cylinder, of a reciprocating steam engine, to reduce condensation of the steam is called _____a) graphiteb) ceramidec) leadingd) lagging 7.Steam is admitted into the engine cylinder from a reservoir of steam called as _____ |
A. | graphiteb) ceramidec) leadingd) lagging 7.Steam is admitted into the engine cylinder from a reservoir of steam called as _____a) Stuffing box |
B. | ceramidec) leadingd) lagging 7.Steam is admitted into the engine cylinder from a reservoir of steam called as _____a) Stuffing boxb) Steam chest |
C. | leadingd) lagging 7.Steam is admitted into the engine cylinder from a reservoir of steam called as _____a) Stuffing boxb) Steam chestc) Eccentric |
D. | lagging 7.Steam is admitted into the engine cylinder from a reservoir of steam called as _____a) Stuffing boxb) Steam chestc) Eccentricd) Cross-headView Answer |
Answer» E. | |
10. |
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 |
E. | is TRUE?a) Stuffing box is the casing which engine assembly is placedb) Stuffing box guides the crank shaftc) Stuffing box provides a steam-tight hole for the piston rod to pass through, to prevent steam leakaged) Stuffing box serves no purpose during engine operation |
Answer» D. Stuffing box serves no purpose during engine operation | |
11. |
In an engine cylinder (of a reciprocating steam engine), the end of cylinder through which the piston rod passes is known as _____ |
A. | crank end |
B. | front end |
C. | top end |
D. | cover end |
E. | , the end of cylinder through which the piston rod passes is known as _____a) crank endb) front endc) top endd) cover end |
Answer» B. front end | |
12. |
Which of the following statement about steam ports (of reciprocating steam engines) is FALSE? |
A. | They connect the engine cylinder with the steam chest |
B. | The steam ports should have large cross-section |
C. | Steam reaches the engine cylinder after passing through the steam ports |
D. | The purpose of steam ports is to throttle the steam as it passes through |
Answer» E. | |
13. |
The engine cylinder of a reciprocating steam engine is produced using casting operation. The casting of the cylinder consists of two chamber, namely _____ |
A. | Steam chamber and condensing chamber |
B. | Cylinder chamber and valve chamber |
C. | Top chamber and bottom chamber |
D. | back chamber and front chamber |
Answer» C. Top chamber and bottom chamber | |
14. |
The engine cylinder of a reciprocating steam engine is made of _____ |
A. | Cast-iron |
B. | Chromium |
C. | Aluminum |
D. | Speed steel |
Answer» B. Chromium | |