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Question No. 1 How is pressure compounding accomplished? Answer: 1.     This is accomplished by an arrangement with alternate rows of nozzles…

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Question Set 47

Question No. 1 How can problems of “excessive vibration or noise” due to piping strain be avoided on steam turbines?…

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Question Set 46

Question No. 1 In which turbine tip leakage is a problem? Answer: Tip leakage is a problem in reaction turbines.…

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Question No. 1 In which section of the steam-turbine rotors is the problem of rotor failure mostly prevalent? Answer: Rotor…

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Question Set 42

Question No. 1 What is the purpose of a turning gear? Answer:       Heat must be prevented from warping the rotors…

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Question Set 41

Question No. 1 What are the two basic types of steam turbines? Answer: 1. Impulse type. 2. Reaction type. Question…

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Question Set 40

Question No.1 Explain notch sensitivity. State the relation between stress concentration factor and notch sensitivity. Answer: Notch sensitivity (q) is…

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Question Set 39

Question No.1 What are the types of fracture? Answer: The two types of fracture are 1.     Ductile fracture 2.     Brittle fracture Question…

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Question Set 38

Question No.1 Define Ductility. Answer: It is the property of the material enabling it to be drawn into wire, with…

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Question Set 37

Question No. 1 What is the advantage of leaf spring over helical spring? Answer:       The advantage of leaf spring over…

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