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This section includes 15 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. |
Lancashire boiler is easy to operate and has less maintenance and operating costs. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
2. |
What is the steam capacity of a Cornish boiler? |
A. | 5500 kg/hr |
B. | 6500 kg/hr |
C. | 7500 kg/hr |
D. | 8500 kg/hr |
Answer» C. 7500 kg/hr | |
3. |
How many flue-tubes does a Cornish boiler has? |
A. | One |
B. | Two |
C. | Three |
D. | Four |
Answer» B. Two | |
4. |
Which of the following boiler mounting is NOT present in a Cochran boiler? |
A. | Stem stop valve |
B. | Blow off cock |
C. | Safety valve |
D. | Fusible plug |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
Which of the following statements is correct about the smoke box in boilers? |
A. | It collects smoke and is emptied later after being done operating the boiler |
B. | It regulates hot gases from tubes to chimney |
C. | It treats the smoke before it is released to the atmosphere |
D. | It is used to store ashes |
Answer» C. It treats the smoke before it is released to the atmosphere | |
6. |
What is range of efficiency of a Cochran boiler? |
A. | 50 55% |
B. | 60 65% |
C. | 70 75% |
D. | 80 85% |
Answer» D. 80 85% | |
7. |
What is the area of the heating surface of a Cochran boiler? |
A. | 100 m<sup>2</sup> |
B. | 120 m<sup>2</sup> |
C. | 150 m<sup>2</sup> |
D. | 200 m<sup>2</sup> |
Answer» C. 150 m<sup>2</sup> | |
8. |
What is the maximum working pressure of Cochran boiler? |
A. | 8 bar |
B. | 10 bar |
C. | 15 bar |
D. | 20 bar |
Answer» D. 20 bar | |
9. |
What is the height of a Cochran boiler? |
A. | 5.79 m |
B. | 4.10 m |
C. | 4.26 m |
D. | 3.50 m |
Answer» B. 4.10 m | |
10. |
What is the shell diameter of a Cochran boiler? |
A. | 2.00 m |
B. | 1.50 m |
C. | 1.00 m |
D. | 2.75 m |
Answer» E. | |
11. |
Cochran boiler is a multi-tube boiler. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
12. |
What is the purpose of fire door in boilers? |
A. | It is opened to increase air supply for combustion |
B. | It is opened to put out the fire, in case of emergency |
C. | It allows the hot gases to pass safely through chimney |
D. | It is used to feed fuel for combustion |
Answer» E. | |
13. |
In a Simple Vertical boiler, two cross tubes are provided with the fire box. Which of the following statement about the orientation of these tubes is correct? |
A. | Both of them are vertical |
B. | Both of them are horizontal |
C. | Both of them are inclined |
D. | One is horizontal and the other one is vertical |
Answer» D. One is horizontal and the other one is vertical | |
14. |
What is the highest steam production rate that can be achieved by Simple Vertical boiler? |
A. | 1000 kg/hr |
B. | 2500 kg/hr |
C. | 3000 kg/hr |
D. | 5000 kg/hr |
Answer» C. 3000 kg/hr | |
15. |
In Simple Vertical boiler, the ash that falls off from the grate falls in the _____ |
A. | sink |
B. | ash pit |
C. | ash disposer |
D. | down-header |
Answer» C. ash disposer | |