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 temperature range per cylinder is increased, with corresponding increase in condensation
The ratio of expansion is reduced, thus reducing the length of stroke
The forces in the working parts are increased as the forces are distributed over more parts

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
The theoretical indicator diagram of a simple steam engine is based upon the assumption that

All of these
The expansion (or compression) of the steam is hyperbolic
Steam is admitted at boiler pressure and exhausted at condenser pressure
There is no pressure drop due to condensation

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
The power of a boiler may be defined as

The amount of water evaporated or steam produced in kg per kg of fuel burnt
The ratio of heat actually used in producing the steam to the heat liberated in the furnace
The amount of water evaporated from and at 100° C into dry and saturated steam
The evaporation of 15.653 kg of water per hour from and at 100° C

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