STEAM BOILERS AND ENGINES

SECTION 1

1. The object of producing draught in a boiler is

A
to provide an adequate supply of air for the fuel combustion
.

B
to exhaust the gases of combustion from the combustion chamber
.

C
to discharge the gases of combustion to the atmosphere through the chimney
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

2. In a glass tube type water indicator for a boiler, one end of the tube is connected to water space
and the other end is connected to
A
water space also
.

B
chimney
.

C
steam space
.

D
superheater
.
Answer: Option C

3. 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: Option A

4. Which of the following statement is wrong ?

 A
Locomotive boiler is a water tube boiler.
.

B
Water tube boilers are internally fired.
.

C
La-mont boiler is a low pressure water tube boiler.
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

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

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

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

A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

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

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

8. The function of a connecting rod is not to convert reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary
motion.
A
True
.
 B
False
.
Answer: Option B

9. 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: Option C

10. When the speed of the crankshaft is between 100 r.p.m. and 250 r.p.m., the engine said to be a
A
slow speed engine
.

B
medium speed steam engine
.

C
high speed steam engine
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option B

11. The natural draught is produced by

A
steam jet
.

B
centrifugal fan
.

C
chimney
.
 D
both (a) and (b)
.
Answer: Option C

12. 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: Option A

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

B
lower
.
Answer: Option A

14. 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
.
Answer: Option A

15. Which of the following statement is correct ?

A
A fire tube boiler occupies less space than a water tube boiler, for a given power.
.

B Steam at a high pressure and in large quantities can be produced with a simple vertical
. boiler.

C A simple vertical boiler has one fire tube.

 .

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option C

16. A device used to increase the temperature of saturated steam without raising its pressure, is
called
A
blow off cock
.

B
fusible plug
.

C
superheater
.

D
stop valve
.
Answer: Option C

17. 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: Option D

18. An economiser __________ the steam raising capacity of a boiler.

A
increases
.

B
decreases
.

C
has no effect on
.
Answer: Option A
19. Fire tube boilers are
A
internally fired
.

B
externally fired
.

C
internally as well as externally fired
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option A

20. A safety valve usually employed with stationary boilers is

A
lever safety valve
.

B
dead weight safety valve
.

C
high steam and low water safety valve
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option D

21. The draught produced by a steam jet issuing from a nozzle placed in the ashpit under the fire
grate of the furnace is called
A
induced steam jet draught
.

B
chimney draught
.

C
forced steam jet draught
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option C
22. Which of the following statement is wrong ?
A
The factor of evaporation for all boilers is always greater than unity.
.

B The amount of water evaporated in kg per kg of fuel burnt is called equivalent evaporation
. from and at 100° C.

C The ratio of heat actually used in producing the steam to the heat liberated in the furnace
. is called boiler efficiency.

D
none of the above
.
Answer: Option D

23. The function of a crosshead is to guide motion of the __________ and to prevent it from
bending.
A
piston rod
.

B
connecting rod
.

C
eccentric rod
.

D
valve rod
.
Answer: Option A

24. The cylinder dimensions of a compound engine may be designed on the basis of
A
equal power developed in each cylinder for uniform turning moment
.

B equal initial piston loads on all pistons for obtaining same size of piston rod, connecting
. rod etc. for all cylinders

C
equal temperature drop in each cylinder for economy of steam
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

25. The function of a piston rod is

 A
to guide motion of the piston rod and to prevent it from bending
.

B
to transfer motion from the piston to the cross head
.

C
to convert heat energy of the steam into mechanical work
.

D
to exhust steam from the cylinder at proper moment
.
Answer: Option B

26. An air preheater is installed

A
before the economiser
.

B
before the superheater
.

C
between the economiser and chimney
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option C

27. The length of shell of a Locomotive boiler is

A
1m
.

B
2m
.

C
3m
.

D
4m
.
Answer: Option D

28. 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
.
Answer: Option A

29. In a uniflow engine

A
steam enters and exhausts through the same port
.

B
steam enters at one end and exhausts at the centre
.

C
steam enters at the centre and exhausts at the other end
.

D
none of the above
.
Answer: Option B

30. The shell diameter of a Locomotive boiler is

A
1m
.

B
1.5 m
.

C
2m
.

D
2.5 m
.
Answer: Option B

31. The fire tubes in a Scotch marine boiler are

A
horizontal
.

B
vertical
.

C
inclined
.
Answer: Option A
32. In a reciprocating steam engine, the heat energy in the steam is converted into mechanical work
by the to and fro motion of the piston.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

33. The power of a boiler may be defined as

A
the ratio of heat actually used in producing the steam to the heat liberated in the furnace
.

B
the amount of water evaporated or steam produced in kg per kg of fuel burnt
.

C
the amount of water evaporated from and at 100° C into dry and saturated steam
.

D
the evaporation of 15.653 kg of water per hour from and at 100° C
.
Answer: Option B

34. When the circulation of water, in a boiler, is by a centrifugal pump, then the boiler is known as
A
internally fired boiler
.

B
externally fired boiler
.

C
natural circulation boiler
.

D
forced circulation boiler
.
Answer: Option D

35. The function of a safety valve is

A to blow off steam when the pressure of steam inside the boiler exceeds the working
. pressure

B
to indicate the water level inside the boiler to an observer
.

C
to measure pressure of steam inside the steam boiler
.
 D
none of the above
.
Answer: Option A

36. The fire tubes in a Cochran boiler are

A
horizontal
.

B
vertical
.

C
inclined
.
Answer: Option A

37. A double acting steam engine with a cylinder diameter of 190 mm and a stroke of 300 mm has a
cut-off of 0.35. The expansion ratio for this engine is nearly
A
1.05
.

B
2.86
.

C
6.65
.

D
10.05
.
Answer: Option B

38. The aim of a compound steam engine is

A
to reduce the ratio of expansion in each cylinder
.

B
to reduce the length of stroke
.

C
to reduce the temperature range in each cylinder
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

39. The average operating pressure of Benson boiler is

 A
100 bar
.

B
150 bar
.

C
200 bar
.

D
250 bar
.
Answer: Option D

40. The diameter of Cornish boiler varies from

A
0.5 to 1 m
.

B
1 to 2 m
.

C
1.25 to 2.5 m
.

D
2 to 3 m
.
Answer: Option B

41. A single acting steam engine produces __________ power than that of double acting steam
engine.
A
equal
.

B
half
.

C
double
.

D
four times
.
Answer: Option B
42. The pressure of steam in the engine cylinder at the beginning of the stroke is __________ the
boiler pressure.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
higher than
.
Answer: Option B

43. The function of a flywheel is

A
to convert reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion.
.

B
to convert rotary motion of the crankshaft into to and fro motion of the valve rod
.

C
to prevent fluctuation of speed
.

D
to keep the engine speed uniform at all load conditions
.
Answer: Option C

44. The rate of steam produced in Benson boiler is

A
100 tonnes/h
.

B
135 tonnes/h
.

C
175 tonnes/h
.

D
250 tonnes/h
.
Answer: Option B

45. In natural circulation steam boilers, the circulation of water is by convection currents which are
set up during the heating of water.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
 Answer: Option A

46. Cut-off governing of steam engines is a method of controlling the engine output by varying
A
volume of intake steam
.

B
pressure of intake steam
.

C
temperature of intake steam
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option A

47. In a boiler, feed water supplied per hour is 205 kg while coal fired per hour is 23 kg. The net
enthalpy rise per kg of water is 145 kJ. If the calorific valve of the coal is 2050 kJ/kg, then the
boiler efficiency will be
A
56%
.

B
63%
.

C
74%
.

D
78%
.
Answer: Option B

48. A safety valve mainly used with locomotive and marine boilers is
A
lever safety valve
.

B
dead weight safety valve
.

C
high steam and low water safety valve
.

D
spring loaded safety valve
.
Answer: Option D

49. Which of the following boiler is best suited to meet the fluctuating demand of steam ?
 A
Locomotive boiler
.

B
Lancashire boiler
.

C
Cornish boiler
.

D
Babcock and Wilcox boiler
.
Answer: Option A

50. Which of the following statement is correct ?

A
Lancashire boiler is a fire tube boiler.
.

B
Fire tube boilers are internally fired.
.

C
Babcock and Wilcox boiler is a water tube boiler.
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

SECTION 2

1. A compound steam engine in which the high pressure and low pressure cylinders have common
piston rod, is called
A
receiver type compound engine
.

B
Tandem type compound engine
.

C
Woolf type compound engine
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option B

2. An economiser is used to increase the temperature of saturated steam without raising its
pressure.
 A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option B

3. Besides mean effective pressure, the data required to determine the indicated power of an
engine include
A
piston diameter, length of stroke and calorific value of fuel
.

B
piston diameter, specific fuel consumption and Calorific value of fuel
.

C
piston diameter, length of stroke and speed of rotation
.

D
specific fuel consumption, speed of rotation and torque
.
Answer: Option C

4. The function of a governor is to keep the engine speed uniform at all load conditions.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

5. The efficiency of the plant __________ with the mechanical draught.

A
increases
.

B
decreases
.

C
remains constant
.
Answer: Option A

6. For maximum discharge through a chimney, the temperature of flue gases inside the chimney
should the slightly more than the atmospheric temperature.
A
Correct
.
 B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

7. The internal flue tubes of a Lancashire boiler are reduced in diameter at the back to provide
access to the lower part of the boiler.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

8. A device in which some portion of waste heat of flue gases is recovered to heat the air before it
passes to the furnace for combustion purpose, is knwon as
A
superheater
.

B
air preheater
.

C
economiser
.

D
injector
.
Answer: Option B

9. In a fire tube boiler, the water is contained inside the tubes which are surrounded by flames and
hot gases from outside.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

10. Steam engines are called external combustion engines.

A
Yes
.

B
No
.
 Answer: Option A

11. The diagram factor is the ratio of the

A
area of the actual indicator diagram to the area of theoretical indicator diagram
.

B
actual workdone per stroke to the theoretical workdone per stroke
.

C
actual mean effective pressure to the theoretical mean effective pressure
.

D
any one of the above
.
Answer: Option D

12. By compounding the expansion of steam in two or more cylinders, the length of stroke
A
does not change
.

B
increases
.

C
decreases
.
Answer: Option C

13. The velocity of flue gases (V) through the chimney under a static draught of(H') metres is given
by
A
V = √ 2 g H '
.

B
V = √ 2 g /H '
.

C
V = H'/√ 2 g
.

D
V = 2g√ H '
.
Answer: Option A

14. A good steam boiler is one which produces maximum quantity of steam with the given fuel
A
Agree
.
 B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

15. Cut-off ratio is the ratio of

A
swept volume to the volume at cut-off
.

B
volume at cut-off to the clearance volume
.

C
volume at cut-off to the swept volume
.

D
clearance volume to the volume at cut-off
.
Answer: Option C

16. Which of the following is a water tube boiler ?

A
Lancashire boiler
.

B
Babcock and Wilcox boiler
.

C
Locomotive boiler
.

D
Cochran boiler
.
Answer: Option B

17. The number of fire tubes in a Cochran boiler are

A
75
.

B
115
.

C
165
.

D
225
.
Answer: Option C
18. The actual power supplied by the engine crankshaft is called
A
indicated power
.

B
brake power
.

C
frictional power
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option B

19. The draught produced by a steam jet issuing from a nozzle placed in the chimney is called
A
induced steam jet draught
.

B
chimney draught
.

C
forced steam jet draught
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option A

20. The chimney draught varies with

A
climatic conditions
.

B
temperature of furnace gases
.

C
height of chimney
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option D
21. The relative efficiency is defined as the
A
ratio of thermal efficiency to Rankine efficiency
.

B
ratio of brake power to the indicated power
.

C
ratio of heat equivalent to indicated power to the energy supplied in steam
.

D
product of thermal efficiency and Rankine efficiency
.
Answer: Option A

22. Benson boiler is a __________ water tube steam boiler using forced circulation of water.
A
low pressure
.

B
high pressure
.
Answer: Option B

23. Lancashire boiler has __________ internal flue tubes.

A
one
.

B
two
.

C
three
.

D
four
.
Answer: Option B

24. Locomotive boiler is a __________ boiler.

A
fire tube
.

B
water tube
.
Answer: Option A
25. When steam after doing work in the cylinder passes into a condenser, the engine is said to be a
A
slow speed engine
.

B
vertical steam engine
.

C
condensing steam engine
.

D
non-condensing steam engine
.
Answer: Option C

26. Water tube boilers produce steam at a __________ pressure than that of fire tube boilers.
A
lower
.

B
higher
.
Answer: Option B

27. The equivalent evaporation is defined as

A
the ratio of heat actually used in producing the steam to the heat liberated in the furnace
.

B
the amount of water evaporated or steam produced in kg per kg of fuel burnt
.

C
the amount of water evaporated from and at 100° C into dry and saturated steam
.

D
the evaporation of 15.653 kg of water per hour from and at 100° C
.
Answer: Option C

28. Locomotive boiler is a

A
single tube, horizontal, internally fired and stationary boiler
.

B
single tube, vertical, externally fired and stationary boiler
.

C
multitubular, horizontal, internally fired and mobile boiler
.

D multitubular, horizontal, externally fired and stationary boiler

 .
Answer: Option C

29. The ratio of the __________ to the volume at cut-off is called expansion ratio.
A
swept volume
.

B
clearance volume
.
Answer: Option A

30. In water tube boilers, the water passes through the tubes which are surrounded by flames and
hot gases.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A

31. The governing of steam engines keep the engine speed constant according to the changing load
conditions
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A

32. A closed vessel made of steel and used for the generation of steam is called a
A
steam boiler
.

B
steam turbine
.

C
steam condenser
.

D
steam injector
.
Answer: Option A
33. A Tandem type compound engine requires a larger flywheel.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

34. An economiser is installed in a boiler primarily to

A
superheat the steam
.

B
reduce fuel consumption
.

C
increase steam pressure
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option B

35. The theoretical indicator diagram of a simple steam engine is based upon the assumption that
A
there is no pressure drop due to condensation
.

B
steam is admitted at boiler pressure and exhausted at condenser pressure
.

C
the expansion (or compression) of the steam is hyperbolic
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

36. Lancashire boiler is

A
stationary fire tube boiler
.
 B
internally fired boiler
.

C
horizontal boiler
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option D

37. The diameter of a cylindrical shell of a Scotch marine boiler varies from
A
1.5 to 2 m
.

B
2.5 to 3.5 m
.

C
3.5 to 4.5 m
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option B

38. The missing quantity per stroke is equal to

A
cylinder feed - indicated mass of steam
.

B
cylinder feed + indicated mass of steam
.

C
mass of cushion steam + indicated mass of steam
.

D
mass of cushion steam + cylinder feed
.
Answer: Option A

39. In case of non-condensing steam engines, the pressure of steam in the cylinder during exhaust
stroke is __________ the condenser pressure.
A equal to
 .

B
lower than
.

C
higher than
.
Answer: Option C

40. A compound steam engine requires a heavier flywheel than simple steam engines.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

41. A compound steam engine in which piston rods of high pressure and low pressure cylinders ' are
attached to two different cranks set at 180° to each other, is called
A
receiver type compound engine
.

B
Tandem type compound engine
.

C
Woolf type compound engine
.

D
both (a) and (b)
.
Answer: Option C

42. The heat balance sheet for the boiler shows the
A
complete account of heat supplied by 1 kg of dry fuel and the heat consumed
.

B
moisture present in the fuel
.

C
steam formed by combustion of hygrogen per kg of fuel
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option A
43. The performance of a boiler is measured by the
A
amount of water evaporated per hour
.

B
steam produced in kg/h
.

C
steam produced in kg/kg of fuel burnt
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option D

44. The evaporative capacity of a boiler is defined as the evaporation of 15.653 kg of water per hour
from and at 100° C.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option B

45. The maximum heat loss is a boiler occurs due to

A
moisture in fuel
.

B
dry flue gases
.

C
steam formation
.

D
unburnt carbon
.
Answer: Option B

46. Benson boiler requires

A
no drum
.

B
one drum
.

C
two drums
.
 D
three drums
.
Answer: Option A

47. The high pressure and low pressure cylinders in a Tandem type compound engine are regarded
as having cranks
A
180° to each other
.

B
90° to each other
.

C
0° to each other
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option C

48. The amount of water evaporated or steam produced in kg per kg of fuel burnt is known as power
of a boiler.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

49. The fire tubes in a Cochran boiler usually have __________ diameter.
A
6.25 mm
.

B
62.5 mm
.

C 72.5 mm
 .

D
92.5 mm
.
Answer: Option B

50. Cut-off governing as compared to throttle governing is

A
less efficient and less economical
.

B
less efficient and more economical
.

C
more efficient and less economical
.

D
more efficient and more economical
.
Answer: Option D

SECTION 3

1. For the same diameter and thickness of tube, a water tube boiler has __________ heating
surface as compared to fire tube boiler.
A
more
.

B
less
.

C
equal
.
Answer: Option A

2. Throttle governing of steam engines is a method of controlling the engine output by varying
A
volume of intake steam
.
 B
pressure of intake steam
.

C
temperature of intake steam
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option B

3. In a double acting steam engine, the steam is admitted on one side of the piston and two
working strokes are produced during each revolution of the crankshaft.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option B

4. Cornish boilers are multi-tubular boilers.

A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

5. Expansion ratio is the ratio of

A
swept volume to the volume at cut-off
.

B
clearance volume to the swept volume
.

C
volume at cut-off to the swept volume
.

D
swept volume to the clearance volume
.
Answer: Option A

6. In cross compounding, the cylinders are arranged

A
side by side and each cylinder has common piston, connecting rod and crank
.
 B
side by side and each cylinder has separate piston, connecting rod and crank
.

C
at 90° and each cylinder has common piston, connecting rod and crank
.

D
at 90° and each cylinder has separate piston, connecting rod and crank
.
Answer: Option B

7. The motion of a D-slide valve in a steam engine is simple harmonic.

A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A

8. A device used in a boiler to control the flow of steam from the boiler to the main pipe and to shut
off the steam completely when required, is known as
A
blow off cock
.

B
fusible plug
.

C
superheater
.

D
stop valve
.
Answer: Option D

9. A single ended Scotch marine steam boiler may have one to four furnaces which enter from front
end of the boiler.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

10. The high steam and low water safety valve is used to blow off steam when the
A
steam pressure exceeds the working pressure
.
 B
water level in the boiler becomes too low
.

C
both (a) and (b)
.

D
none of the above
.
Answer: Option C

11. In a Tandem type compound engine, the high pressure and low pressure cylinders
A
have common piston rod
.

B
are set at 90°
.

C
have separate piston rods
.

D
are set in V - arrangement
.
Answer: Option A

12. Lancashire boiler is a stationary fire tube boiler.

A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

13. Lancashire boiler is used where working pressure and power required are
A
low
.

B
moderate
.

C
high
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option B
14. The amount of water evaporated or steam produced in kg per kg of fuel burnt is termed as
evaporative capacity of a boiler.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

15. In a compound steam engine, the temperature range per cylinder is reduced, with corresponding
reduction in the condensation.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

16. The cylinder condensation or missing quantity may be reduced by

A
the efficient steam jacketing of the cylinder walls
.

B
superheating the steam supplied to the engine cylinder
.

C
keeping the expansion ratio small in each cylinder
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

17. The actual vacuum in a condenser is equal to

A
barometric pressure + actual pressure
.

B
barometric pressure - actual pressure
.

C
gauge pressure + atmospheric pressure
.

D gauge pressure - atmospheric pressure

 .
Answer: Option B

18. The function of a superheater is to heat the feed water by utilising the heat in the exhaust flue
gases before leaving through the chimney.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option B

19. Willian's line follows the law (where b = A constant representing the shape of the Willian's
line, a = Another constant i.e. no load consumption per hour, I.P. = Indicated power, and m =
Steam consumption per hour)
A
I.P. = a x m + b
.

B
m = a + b x I.P.
.

C
I.P. = b x m + a
.

D
m = b/I.P. - a
.
Answer: Option B

20. When the total heat of steam is h kJ/kg and the sensible heat of feed water is hf1 kJ/kg, then the
factor of evaporation is given by
A
.

B
.
 C
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option A

21. The selection of type and size of a steam boiler depends upon
A
the power required and working pressure
.

B
the geographical position of the power house
.

C
the fuel and water available
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

22. The maximum steam pressure in a Locomotive boiler is limited to

A
0.18 MN/m2
.

B
1.8 MN/m2
.

C
18 MN/m2
.

D
180 MN/m2
.
Answer: Option B

23. The high pressure and low pressure cylinders in a receiver type compound engine are regarded
as having cranks
A
180° to each other
.

B
90° to each other
.

C
0° to each other
.

D none of these
 .
Answer: Option B

24. The main object of a boiler trial is

A
to determine the generating capacity of the boiler
.

B
to determine the thermal efficiency of the boiler when working at a definite pressure
.

C
to prepare heat balance sheet for the boiler
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

25. The artificial draught is produced by

A
steam jet
.

B
centrifugal fan
.

C
chimney
.

D
both (a) and (b)
.
Answer: Option D

26. The draught is the __________ of pressures above and below the fire grate.
A
sum
.

B
difference
.
Answer: Option B

27. The function of an eccentric is to provide __________ motion to the slide valve.
A
reciprocating
.

B
rotary
.
 Answer: Option A

28. The water tubes in a Babcock and Wilcox boiler are

A
vertical
.

B
horizontal
.

C
inclined
.
Answer: Option C

29. In case of condensing steam engines, the pressure of steam in the cylinder during exhaust
stroke is __________ the atmospheric pressure.
A
equal to
.

B
lower than
.

C
higher than
.
Answer: Option C

30. Blow off cock in a boiler is used to

A control the flow of steam from the boiler to the main pipe and to shut off the steam
. completely when required

B empty the boiler when required and to discharge the mud, scale or sediments which are
. accumulated at the bottom of the boiler

C put off fire in the furnace of the boiler when the level of water in the boiler falls to an
. unsafe limit

D
increase the temperature of saturated steam without raising its pressure
.
Answer: Option B

31. The cut-off ratio is the reciprocal of expansion ratio,

A
Correct
.
 B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

32. In a receiver type compound engine, the high pressure and low pressure cylinders
A
have common piston rod
.

B
are set at 90°
.

C
have separate piston rods
.

D
are set in V - arrangement
.
Answer: Option C

33. The damper in a steam boiler is provided to control the draught (i.e. rate of flow of air) and thus
regulate the rate of generation of steam.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

34. The clearance in the engine cylinder

A
increases the mean effective pressure
.

B
increases the workdone
.

C
decreases the efficiency of the engine
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option D

35. Which of the following is not a boiler mounting?

A
Blow off cock
.
 B
Feed check valve
.

C
Economiser
.

D
Fusible plug
.
Answer: Option C

36. The ratio of the clearance volume to the swept volume is called
A
cut-off ratio
.

B
expansion ratip
.

C
clearance ratio
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option C

37. The air pressure at the fuel bed is reduced below that of atmosphere by means of a fan placed
at or near the bottom of the chimney to produce a draught. Such a draught is called
A
natural draught
.

B
induced draught
.

C
forced draught
.

D
balanced draught
.
Answer: Option B

38. The Locomotive boiler has

A 137 fire tubes and 44 superheated tubes
 .

B
147 fire tubes and 34 superheated tubes
.

C
157 fire tubes and 24 superheated tubes
.

D
167 fire tubes and 14 superheated tubes
.
Answer: Option C

39. The shell of the Cochran boiler is made hemispherical

A
to give maximum space and strength
.

B
to withstand the pressure of steam inside the boiler
.

C
both (a) and (b)
.

D
none of the above
.
Answer: Option C

40. A __________ in a boiler is used to put off fire in the furnace of the boiler when the level of water
in the boiler falls to an unsafe limit.
A
blow off cock
.

B
fusible plug
.

C
stop valve
.

D
safety valve
.
Answer: Option B

41. Willian's law holds good for throttle-governed engine, but not for cut-off governed engine.
A
True
.

B
False
.
 Answer: Option A

42. Which of the following is required for a steam condensing plant ?

A
Condenser
.

B
Condensate pump
.

C
Air extraction pump
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option D

43. The missing quantity is mainly due to cylinder condensation and a small amount of steam
leakage past the valves and piston.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

44. There is always some steam left in the clearance space from the previous stroke. This steam left
in the clearance space is called
A
wet steam
.

B
saturated steam
.

C
superheated steam
.

D
cushion steam
.
Answer: Option D

45. The ratio of the volume at cut-off to the swept volume is called
A
cut-off ratio
.

B
expansion ratio
.
 C
clearance ratio
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option A

46. The function of a D-slide valve is to exhaust steam from the cylinder at proper moment.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

47. The mechanical draught produces more draught than natural draught.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

48. The water tube boilers produce steam at a __________ pressure than that of fire tube boilers.
A
lower
.

B
higher
.
Answer: Option B

49. The mechanical draught __________ with the amount of smoke.

A
increases
.

B
decreases
.

C
does not effect
.
Answer: Option B
50. When the expansion of steam is carried out in a single cylinder and then exhausted into the
atmosphere or a condenser, the engine is said to be a simple steam engine.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

SECTION 4

1. The high pressure and low pressure cylinders in a Woolf type compound engine are regarded as
having cranks
A
180° to each other
.

B
90° to each other
.

C
0° to each other
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option A

2. In a single acting steam engine

A the steam is admitted on one side of the piston and one working stroke is produced
. during each revolution of the crankshaft

B the steam is admitted, in turn, on both sides of the piston and one working stroke is
. produced during each revolution of the crankshaft

C the steam is admitted on one side of the piston and two working strokes are produced
 . during each revolution of the crankshaft

D the steam is admitted, in turn, on both sides of the piston and two working strokes are
. produced during each revolution of the crankshaft.
Answer: Option A

3. The cylindrical shell of a Lancashire boiler has diameter from

A
1 to 2 m
.

B
1.25 to 2.25 m
.

C
1.5 to 2.5 m
.

D
1.75 to 2.75 m
.
Answer: Option D

4. Which of the following boiler works on a forced circulation of water?

A
La-mont boiler
.

B
Benson boiler
.

C
Loeffler boiler
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option D

5. The clearance in the engine cylinder has no effect on the steam consumption.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B
6. The pressure of feed water has to be raised before its entry into the boiler. The pressure is
raised by a device known as
A
feedpump
.

B
injector
.

C
feed check valve
.

D
pressure gauge
.
Answer: Option A

7. Which of the following statement indicates the difference between Cornish boiler and Lancashire
boiler ?
A
Cornish boiler is a water tube boiler whereas Lancashire boiler is a fire tube boiler.
.

B
Cornish boiler is a fire tube boiler whereas Lancashire boiler is a water tube boiler.
.

C
Cornish boiler has one flue tube whereas Lancashire boiler has two flue tubes.
.

D
Cornish boiler has two flue tubes whereas Lancashire boiler has one flue tube.
.
Answer: Option C

8. By compounding the expansion of steam in two or more cylinders, the ratio of expansion
A
does not change
.

B
increases
.

C
decreases
.
Answer: Option C

9. The water tubes in a simple vertical boiler are

A
horizontal
.
 B
vertical
.

C
inclined
.
Answer: Option C

10. The ratio of heat actually used in producing the steam to the heat liberated in the furnace, is
known as
A
equivalent evaporation
.

B
factor of evaporation
.

C
boiler efficiency
.

D
power of a boiler
.
Answer: Option C

11. In a La-mont boiler, there is a __________ circulation of water and steam.

A
forced
.

B
natural
.
Answer: Option A

12. The diameter of internal flue tubes of a Lancashire boiler is about __________ that of its shell.
A
one-fourth
.

B
one-third
.

C
two-fifth
.
 D
one-half
.
Answer: Option C

13. Locomotive boiler produces steam at a very high rate.

A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A

14. Which of the following is a fire tube boiler ?

A
Lansashire boiler
.

B
Babcock and Wilcox boiler
.

C
Yarrow boiler
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option A

15. Which of the following statement is wrong?

A
The mechanical draught reduces the height of chimney.
.

B
The natural draught reduces the fuel consumption.
.

C
A balanced draught is a combination of induced and forced draught.
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option B

16. Which of the following are boiler accessories ?

A
economiser
.
 B
superheater
.

C
both (a) and (b)
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option C

17. All steam engines work on

A
Zeroth law of thermodynamics
.

B
First law of thermodynamics
.

C
Second law of thermodynamics
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option C

18. The capacity and working pressure.of a Cornish boiler is __________ as compared to
Lancashire boiler.
A
low
.

B
high
.
Answer: Option A

19. For the same length of stroke and speed of crankshaft, the piston speed for a double acting
steam engine is __________ the piston speed of single acting steam engine.
A equal to
 .

B
twice
.

C
three times
.

D
four times
.
Answer: Option B

20. A compound steam engine in which piston rods of high pressure and low pressure cylinders are
attached to two different cranks set at 90° to each other, is called
A
receiver type compound engine
.

B
Tandem type compound engine
.

C
Woolf type compound engine
.

D
both (a) and (b)
.
Answer: Option A

21. When the circulation of water, in a boiler, is by convection currents which are set up during the
heating of water, then the boiler is known as
A
internally fired boiler
.

B
externally fired boiler
.

C
natural circulation boiler
.

D
forced circulation boiler
.
Answer: Option C

22. The ratio of heat equivalent to brake power to the energy supplied in steam is known as
A
mechanical efficiency
.

B overall efficiency
 .

C
indicated thermal efficiency
.

D
brake thermal efficiency
.
Answer: Option D

23. When the speed of the engine is controlled by means of a valve in a steam pipe, which regulates
the pressure of steam entering the engine, then the governing is known as
A
throttle governing
.

B
cut-off governing
.

C
by-pass governing
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option A

24. The length of Lancashire boiler varies from

A
5 to 6 m
.

B
6 to 7 m
.

C
7.25 to 9 m
.

D
9 to 10 m
.
Answer: Option C

25. The ratio of brake power to the indicated power is known as

A
mechanical efficiency
.

B overall efficiency
 .

C
indicated thermal efficiency
.

D
brake thermal efficiency
.
Answer: Option A

26. The draught may be produced by a

A
mechanical fan
.

B
chimney
.

C
a steam jet
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option D

27. The rate of flow of steam is __________ in case of fire tube boilers.
A
less
.

B
more
.
Answer: Option A

28. The number of water level indicators in a boiler are generally __________ in number.
A
one
.

B
two
.

C
three
.

D
four
.
Answer: Option B

29. The fire tubes in a Locomotive boiler has __________ diameter.

 A
4.75 mm
.

B
5.47 mm
.

C
7.45 mm
.

D
47.5 mm
.
Answer: Option D

30. A throttle governed steam engine develops 15 kW with 280 kg per hour of steam and 35 kW with
520 kg per hour of steam. The steam consumption in kg per hour when developing 20 kW will be
nearly
A
150 kg/h
.

B
210 kg/h
.

C
280 kg/h
.

D
340 kg/h
.
Answer: Option D

31. Fire tube boilers are limited to a maximum working pressure of

A
0.17 MN/m2
.

B
1.7 MN/m2
.

C
17 MN/m2
.

D
170 MN/m2
.
Answer: Option B

32. The average value of diagram factor lies between

A 0.2 to 0.5
 .

B
0.5 to 0.65
.

C
0.65 to 0.9
.

D
0.8 to 1.2
.
Answer: Option C

33. The fittings mounted on the boiler for its proper and safe functioning is a
A
water level indicatior
.

B
pressure gauge
.

C
safety valve
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option D

34. The diameter of superheated tubes in a locomotive boiler is

A
13 mm
.

B
31 mm
.

C
130 mm
.

D
230 mm
.
Answer: Option C

35. The amount of water evaporated from feed water at __________ into dry and saturated steam at
100° C at normal atmospheric pressure is called equivalent evaporation from and at 100° C.
A
0°C
.

B
40°C
.
 C
60°C
.

D
100°C
.
Answer: Option D

36. Willian's law states that the steam consumption per hour provided with a throttled governor is
proportional to (where I.P. = Indicated power)
A
.

B
.

C
I.P.
.

D
(I.P.)2
.
Answer: Option C

37. A condenser where circulating water flows through tubes which are surrounded by steam, in
known as
A
surface condenser
.

B
jet condenser
.

C
barometric condenser
.

D
evaporative condenser
.
Answer: Option A

38. Combustuion of fuel takes place __________ the engine cylinder of a steam engine.
A
outside
.
 B
inside
.
Answer: Option A

39. The forced circulation of water does not take place in

A
La-Mont boiler
.

B
Lancashire boiler
.

C
Velox boiler
.

D
Benson boiler
.
Answer: Option B

40. A device used to heat feed water by utilising the heat in me exhaust flue gases before leaving
through the chimny, is known as
A
economiser
.

B
fusible plug
.

C
superheater
.

D
stop valve
.
Answer: Option A

41. The factor of evaporation for all boilers is always

A
equal to unity
.

B
less than unity
.

C greater than unity

 .
Answer: Option C

42. The ratio of the actual vacuum to the ideal vacuum in a condenser is called
A
condenser efficiency
.

B
vacuum efficiency
.

C
nozzle efficiency
.

D
boiler efficiency
.
Answer: Option B

43. The draught (in mm of water), for maximum discharge of flue gases through the chimney, is
given by (where H = Height ot the chimney in metres, and T1 = Absolute temperature of air
outside the chimney in K)
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.
Answer: Option D

44. An air preheater

A
increases evaporative capacity of the boiler
.

B
increases the efficiency of the boiler
.

C
enables low grade fuel to be burnt
.

D
all of the above
.
 Answer: Option D

45. A condenser in a steam power plant

A
increases expansion ratio of steam
.

B
reduces back pressure of steam
.

C
reduces temperature of exhaust steam
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option D

46. The amount of water evaporated in kg per kg of fuel burnt is called

A
evaporative capacity of a boiler
.

B
equivalent evaporation from and at 100° C
.

C
boiler efficiency
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option A

47. In a compound steam engine, the first stage of expansion is carried out in a high pressure
cylinder whereas the last expansion is completed in low pressure cylinder. The diameter of high
pressure cylinder is __________ the lowpressure cylinder.
A
equal to
.

B
less than
.

C
more than
.
Answer: Option B

48. Babcock and Wilcox boiler is a stationary type of water tube boiler.
A
Correct
.
 B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option A

49. A Cochran boiler is a horizontal multi-tubular boiler.

A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option B

50. In forced circulation steam boilers, the force is applied

A
to draw water
.

B
to circulate water
.

C
to drain off the water
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option B

SECTION 5

1. In order to compare the capacity of boilers, the feed water temperature and working pressure
are taken as
A
50° C and normal atmospheric pressure
.

B
50° C and 1.1 bar pressure
.

C
100° C and normal atmospheric pressure
.

D
100° C and 1.1 bar pressure
.
Answer: Option C

2. A condenser maintains a low pressure (below atmospheric) so as to obtain the maximum

possible energy from steam and thus to secure a high efficiency.
 A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

3. The amount of water evaporated from and at 100° C into dry and saturated steam is called
evaporative capacity of a boiler.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option B

4. The difference between the atmospheric pressure and the absolute pressure is known as
vacuum in a condenser.
A
Agree
.

B
Disagree
.
Answer: Option A

5. In a steam condenser, the partial pressure of steam and air are 0.06 bar and 0.007 bar
respectively. The condenser pressure is
A
0.007 bar
.

B
0.053 bar
.

C
0.06 bar
.

D
0.067 bar
.
Answer: Option D

6. The ratio of the energy required to produce the artificial draught (expressed in metres head or
J/kg of flue gas) to the mechanical equivalent of extra heat carried away per kg of flue gases due
to natural draught, is known as
 A
efficiency of the boiler
.

B
efficiency of the chimney
.

C
efficiency of the fan
.

D
power of the boiler
.
Answer: Option B

7. The function of a piston in a steam engine is

A
to guide motion of the piston rod and to prevent it from bending
.

B
to transfer motion from the piston to the cross-head
.

C to convert heat energy of the steam into mechanical work id) to exhaust steam from the
. cylinder at proper moment
Answer: Option C

8. The high steam and low water safety valve is not used in
A
Cochran boiler
.

B
Cornish boiler
.

C
Lancashire boiler
.

D
Locomotive boiler
.
Answer: Option D

9. In a Woolf type compound engine, the high pressure and low pressure cylinders
 A
have common piston rod
.

B
are set at 90°
.

C
have separate piston rod
.

D
are set in V - arrangement
.
Answer: Option C

10. The actual power generated in the engine cylinder is called

A
indicated power
.

B
brake power
.

C
frictional power
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option A

11. Which of the following is correct ? (where pa = Actual mean effective pressure, pm = Theoretical
mean effective pressure, and K = Diagram factor)
A
pa = pm/K
.

B
pa = pm x K
.

C
pa = K/pm
.

D
pa = pm + K
.
Answer: Option B
12. The working pressure range for a La-Mont boiler is
A
0.5 to 10 MN/m2
.

B
1 to 15 MN/m2
.

C
2.5 to 15 MN/m2
.

D
3.5 to 20 MN/m2
.
Answer: Option D

13. The draught in locomotive boilers is produced by a

A
chimney
.

B
centrifugal fan
.

C
steam jet
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option C

14. The ratio of heat actually used in producing the steam to the heat liberated in the furnace is
known as equivalent evaporation from and at 100° C.
A
Correct
.

B
Incorrect
.
Answer: Option B

15. There is about 15 to 20% of coal saving when an economiser is used in a boiler.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

16. An economiser is generally placed between

 A
last superheater or reheater and air preheater
.

B
induced draft fan and forced draft fan
.

C
air preheater and chimney
.

D
none of the above
.
Answer: Option A

17. In fire 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: Option B

18. The efficiency of a boiler is defined as

A
ratio of heat actually used in producing steam to the heat liberated in the furnace
.

B
ratio of the mass of steam produced to the mass of total water supplied in a given time
.

C
ratio of the heat liberated in the furnace to the heat actually Used in producing steam
.

D
none of the above
.
Answer: Option A

19. The ratio of the temperature rise of cooling water to the vacuum temperature minus inlet cooling
water temperature is called
A
condenser efficiency
.
 B
vacuum efficiency
.

C
nozzle efficiency
.

D
boiler efficiency
.
Answer: Option A

20. A valve installed between the boiler and the feed pump is
A
blow off cock
.

B
feed check valve
.

C
steam stop valve
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option B

21. The principal function of a stop valve is to

A control the flow of steam from the boiler to the main pipe and to shut off the steam
. completely when required

B empty the boiler when required and to discharge the mud, scale or sediments which are
. accumulated at the bottom of the boiler

C put off fire in the furnace of the boiler when the level of water in the boiler falls to an
. unsafe limit

D
increase the temperature of saturated steam without raising its pressure
.
Answer: Option A

22. The length of Cornish boiler varies from

A
2 to 4.5 m
.
 B
3 to 5 m
.

C
5 to 7.5 m
.

D
7 to 9 m
.
Answer: Option C

23. The indicated thermal efficiency is defined as the

A
ratio of thermal efficiency to the Rankine efficiency
.

B
ratio of brake power to the indicated power
.

C
ratio of heat equivalent to indicated power to the energy supplied in steam
.

D
product of thermal efficiency and Rankine efficiency
.
Answer: Option C

24. In surface condensers, the condensate and the cooling water mixes up.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option B

25. A water level indicator is a device to indicate the exact water level in the boiler at any instant.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

26. A vessel into which the steam is exhausted and condensed after doing work in an engine
cylinder or turbine is known as
A
steam condenser
.
 B
steam boiler
.

C
steam preheater
.

D
economiser
.
Answer: Option A

27. The value of diagram factor depends upon

A
initial conditions of steam
.

B
back pressure
.

C
initial pressure of steam
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option D

28. The function of an eccentric rod is

A
to provide reciprocating motion to the slide valve
.

B
to convert reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion of the crank
.

C
to convert rotary motion of the crankshaft into to and fro motion of the valve rod
.

D
to provide simple harmonic motion to the D-slide valve
.
Answer: Option C

29. A receiver type compound engine, requires a lighter flywheel.

A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A
30. The function of a valve rod is
A
to provide reciprocating motion to the slide valve
.

B
to convert reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion of the crank
.

C
to convert rotary motion of the crankshaft into to and fro motion of the valve rod
.

D
to provide simple harmonic motion to the D-slide valve
.
Answer: Option D

31. A device used to put off fire in the furnace of the boiler when the level of water in the boiler falls
to an unsafe limit, is called
A
blow off cock
.

B
stop valve
.

C
superheater
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option D

32. The device attached to the steam chest for preventing explosions due to excessive internal
pressure of steam is called
A
safety valve
.

B
water level indicator
.

C
pressure gauge
.

D
fusible plug
.
Answer: Option A

33. In a steam engine, superheated steam from the boiler is fed into the steam chest at a pressure
of
A 10 atmospheres
 .

B
20 atmospheres
.

C
30 atmospheres
.

D
40 atmospheres
.
Answer: Option B

34. A device used to empty the boiler whenever required and to discharge the mud, scale or
sediments which are accumulated at the bottom of the boiler, is called blow off cock.
A
Yes
.

B
No
.
Answer: Option A

35. Clearance ratio is the ratio of

A
clearance volume to the swept volume
.

B
clearance volume to the volume at cut-off
.

C
volume at cut-off to the swept volume
.

D
swept volume to the clearance volume
.
Answer: Option A

36. The boiler efficiency is given by (where m = Total mass of water evaporated into steam in
kg/h, mf = Mass of fuel in kg/h, C = Calorific valve of fuel in kJ/kg of fuel, h = Total heat of steam
in kJ/kg, and hf1 = Sensible heat of feed water in kJ /kg)

A
.
 B
.

C
.

D
.

Answer: Option C

37. In a boiler, the heat is lost

A
to dry flue gases
.

B
in moisture present in the fuel
.

C
to steam formed by combustion of hydrogen per kg of fuel
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option D

38. The crown of the fire box is made hemispherical in order to resist intense heat in the fire box.
A
True
.

B
False
.
Answer: Option A

39. For maximum discharge through a chimney, the condition is that height of hot gas column
producing the draught should be
A
one-half the height of chimney
.

B
equal to the height of chimney
.

C
two times the height of chimney
.
 D
four times the height of chimney
.
Answer: Option B

40. Water tube boilers are

A
internally fired
.

B
externally fired
.

C
internally as well as externally fired
.

D
none of these
.
Answer: Option B

41. Which of the following statement is correct ?

A
A horizontal steam engine requires less floor area than a vertical steam engine.
.

B
The steam pressure in the cylinder is not allowed to fall below the atmospheric pressure.
.

C
The compound steam engines are generally non-condensing steam engines.
.

D
all of the above
.
Answer: Option B

42. Which of the following compound steam engine requires a smaller flywheel ?
A
Receiver type
.

B
Tandem type
.

C
Woolf type
.

D
all of these
.
Answer: Option A