absa 4b test bank questions and
answers
The reciprocating motion of a steam engine is converted to
rotary motion
a) at the end of the piston stroke
b) in the steam cylinder
c) via the valve eccentric
d) at the crankshaft
e) via the valve gear - ANSWERS -d
The crosshead of a steam engine
a) imparts angular motion to the piston rod
b) is where linear motion becomes angular motion
c) imparts linear motion to the piston rod
d) does not require any lubrication
e) never requires any special bearing material - ANSWERS -
A prime mover is
a) an electric motor
b) a steam turbine
c) a centrifugal pump
answers
The reciprocating motion of a steam engine is converted to
rotary motion
a) at the end of the piston stroke
b) in the steam cylinder
c) via the valve eccentric
d) at the crankshaft
e) via the valve gear - ANSWERS -d
The crosshead of a steam engine
a) imparts angular motion to the piston rod
b) is where linear motion becomes angular motion
c) imparts linear motion to the piston rod
d) does not require any lubrication
e) never requires any special bearing material - ANSWERS -
A prime mover is
a) an electric motor
b) a steam turbine
c) a centrifugal pump