Explore topic-wise MCQs in Automobile Engineering.

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551.

The fire tubes in a Scotch marine boiler are

A. horizontal
B. vertical
C. inclined
D. -
Answer» B. vertical
552.

The shell diameter of a Locomotive boiler is

A. 1 m
B. 1.5 m
C. 2 m
D. 2.5 m
Answer» C. 2 m
553.

The effect of wire drawing is to decrease the area of indicator diagram and thus work done by the engine is reduced.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
C. -
D. -
Answer» B. Disagree
554.

An economiser __________ the steam raising capacity of a boiler.

A. increases
B. decreases
C. has no effect on
D. -
Answer» B. decreases
555.

The diameter of flue tube in a Cornish boiler is __________ that of the shell.

A. one-fourth
B. one-third
C. two-fifth
D. three-fifth
Answer» E.
556.

A draught produced by a chimney due to the difference of densities between the hot gases inside the chimney and cold atmospheric air outside it, is called natural draught.

A. Yes
B. No
C. -
D. -
Answer» B. No
557.

The temperature of condensate is __________ on leaving the condenser than that of circulating water at inlet.

A. higher
B. lower
C. -
D. -
Answer» B. lower
558.

Willian's line for the steam engine is a straight line relationship between the steam consumption per hour and

A. indicated power
B. brake power
C. efficiency
D. pressure of steam
Answer» B. brake power
559.

Which of the following statement is correct for a compound steam engine ?

A. The cost of the engine, for the same power and economy, is more than that of a simple steam engine.
B. The forces in the working parts are increased as the forces are distributed over more parts.
C. The ratio of expansion is reduced, thus reducing the length of stroke.
D. The temperature range per cylinder is increased, with corresponding increase in condensation.
Answer» D. The temperature range per cylinder is increased, with corresponding increase in condensation.
560.

The function of a connecting rod is not to convert reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Answer» C. -
561.

La-mont boiler, is a high pressure water tube steam boiler working on forced circulation.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
C. -
D. -
Answer» B. Disagree
562.

Loeffler boiler is a water tube boiler using a forced circulation of water.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Answer» B. False
563.

A grate, in a boiler, is a place in the combustion chamber upon which fuel (wood or coal) is burnt.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Answer» B. False
564.

In water tube boilers

A. water passes through the tubes which are surrounded by flames and hot gases
B. the flames and hot gases pass through the tubes which are surrounded by water
C. forced circulation takes place
D. none of these
Answer» B. the flames and hot gases pass through the tubes which are surrounded by water