chapter 1 Exam Questions And Answers
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, The reciprocating motion of a steam engine is converted to rotary motion:
Choose one answer.
a. At the end of the piston stroke
b. In the steam cylinder
c. By the camshaft
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d. At the crankshaft
e. By the valve gear - ANS d
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Which of the following is a prime mover ?
Choose one answer.
a. An electric generator
b. A gas turbine
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c. A centrifugal pump
d. An air compressor
e. A boiler - ANS b
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The term "prime mover" refers to:
Choose one answer.
a. All heat engines
b. A device that uses a source of energy to produce mechanical motion
c. Electric motors only
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d. Steam and gas turbines only
e. thermal generating stations - ANS b
A "heat engine" is an operating cycle that uses a working fluid to convert:
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Choose one answer.
a. Thermal energy to chemical energy
b. Chemical energy to mechanical energy
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c. Thermal energy to electrical energy
d. Mechanical energy to electrical energy
e. Thermal energy to mechanical energy - ANS e
A steam engine piston:
Choose one answer.
a. Moves fastest at the end of its stroke
b. Produces the most force at the end of its stroke
c. Is lubricated with crankcase oil by the splash method
d. Moves fastest at the mid point of its stroke