Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermal Engineering.

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