Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
The function of an eccentric rod is

To convert rotary motion of the crankshaft into to and fro motion of the valve rod
To provide reciprocating motion to the slide valve
To provide simple harmonic motion to the D-slide valve
To convert reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion of the crank

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
Which is not the correct statement about moisture in coal?

Some moisture in coal helps in better burning which is not possible with completely dry coal
In some coals moisture may be present up to 40%
Inherent moisture and surface moisture are different things
It increases thermal efficiency

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
Degree of reaction is defined as the ratio of

Heat drop in fixed blades plus heat drop in moving blades to the heat drop in moving blades
Heat drop in fixed blades to the heat drop in moving blades
Heat drop in moving blades to the heat drop in fixed blades
Heat drop in moving blades to the heat drop in fixed blades plus heat drop in moving blades

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