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For the same draught produced the power of induced draught fan as compared to forced draught fan is
A less
B more
C same
D not predictable
Power required in case of forced draught as compared to induced draught (for the same draught produced) is
A Same
B Less
C More
D Either more or less; depends on the flue gas density
The draught in locomotive boilers is produced by a
A Chimney
B Centrifugal fan
C Steam jet
D None of these
Which of the following is used to produce draught in the locomotive boilers ?
A Chimney
B Induced draught fan
C Forced draught fan
D Steam jet arrangement
Draught produced by a tall chimney due to density difference between hot flue gas inside the Chimney and atmospheric air outside the chimney is more appropriately known as the __________ draught.
A Natural
B Induced
C Forced
D Chimney
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
The ratio of the energy required to produce the artificial draught (expressed in meters 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
A balanced draught boiler furnace employs __________ draught fan.
A Induced
B Forced
C Both A & B
D Neither A nor B
In a furnace employing forced draught as compared to induced draught,
A Air is sucked in, so air leaks are more and hence the furnace efficiency is reduced
B The fan operates hot and hence blades are liable to corrosion and erosion
C Positive pressure exists in the furnace
D None of these
In order to facilitate starting of locomotive in any position, the cranks of a locomotive with two cylinders, are placed at
A 45° to each other
B 90° to each other
C 120° to each other
D 180° to each other

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