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 forces in the working parts are increased as the forces are distributed over more parts
The ratio of expansion is reduced, thus reducing the length of stroke

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
In cross compounding, the cylinders are arranged

At 90° and each cylinder has separate piston, connecting rod and crank
Side by side and each cylinder has separate piston, connecting rod and crank
At 90° and each cylinder has common piston, connecting rod and crank
Side by side and each cylinder has common piston, connecting rod and crank

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
The function of a valve 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 convert reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion of the crank
To provide simple harmonic motion to the D-slide valve

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