Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermal Engineering.

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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