Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
The principal function of a stop valve is to

Put off fire in the furnace of the boiler when the level of water in the boiler falls to an unsafe limit
Control the flow of steam from the boiler to the main pipe and to shut off the steam completely when required
Increase the temperature of saturated steam without raising its pressure
Empty the boiler when required and to discharge the mud, scale or sediments which are accumulated at the bottom of the boiler

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
Coke is produced by

Strongly heating coal continuously for about 48 hours in the absence of air in a closed vessel
Heating wood in a limited supply of air at temperatures below 300°C
Enriching carbon in the coal
Pulverizing coal in inert atmosphere

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
Which of the following statement is correct for a compound steam engine?

The cost of the engine, for the same power and economy, is more than that of a simple steam engine
The ratio of expansion is reduced, thus reducing the length of stroke
The temperature range per cylinder is increased, with corresponding increase in condensation
The forces in the working parts are increased as the forces are distributed over more parts

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