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

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
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

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
In forced recirculation type boiler,

Heating takes place at bottom and the water supplied at bottom gets converted into the mixture of steam bubbles and hot water which rise to drum
Feed pump is employed to supplement natural circulation in water wall type furnace
Water is converted into steam in one pass without any recirculation
Water is supplied in drum and through down comers located in atmospheric condition it passes to the water wall and rises to drum in the form of mixture of water and steam

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
Blow off cock in a boiler is used to

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

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