Chapter 68- Heat Engines And Prime Movers Flashcards

1
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Which has greater thermal efficiency a steam turbine or a steam engine?

A

Steam turbine

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2
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Define a heat engine

A

The operating cycle uses a working fluid to convert thermal energy to mechanical energy by heating the fluid then allowing it to expand under controlled conditions to produce a useful product

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Define working fluid

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A mixture of combustion fluid and air, or steam and water, is expanded under controlled conditions in order to preform work

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4
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Define a prime mover

A

A single device which either by itself or as part of an overall heat engine converts a natural source of energy into mechanical motion.
Ex. Steam Turbine

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5
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Are electric motors considered prime movers?

A

No, they are not part of a heat engine nor do they convert a natural source of energy

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6
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What is the rankin cycle

A

The entire boiler system a example of a heat engine

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7
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What is the Otto cycle?

A

Take fuel, mix it with air and burn it to create combustion which forces a piston to create mechanical energy.
Ex- A gas engine

Both a heat engine and a prime mover

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8
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What ignites the fuel in a Diesel engine?

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The compressed air in the engine cause the fuel to auto ignite.

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9
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Name example of fuels used in large scale power production

A

Solid fuel, coal
Liquid an gaseous hydrocarbons
Water power
Nuclear energy

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10
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The main reason a steam plant is so popular

A

They have the highest overall efficiency

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11
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Steam engines are still used when

A

Slow rotation speed is required

When stroke reversal is required without gearing

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12
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Name the different kinds of steam engine

A

Single cylinder
Vertical engine with a D-valve slide
And a throttling governor

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13
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The slide valve of a steam engine is designed to provide for the steam to enter and leave the

A

Throttling valve

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14
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Would a steam turbine be considered a prime mover?

A

Yes

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15
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Large power production plants tend to be of the thermal type because they can burn solid fuels and

A

The heat cycle they use is most efficient

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16
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The cross head of the steam engine

A

Imparts angular motion to the piston rod

17
Q

A steam engine piston

A

Moves fastest at the beginning of its stroke

18
Q

A routine inspection of an operating steam engine should cover first and foremost

A

Lubricators

19
Q

One of the first ways ways to detectable fault in a reciprocating engine is

20
Q

The slide valve of a steam engine is designed to

A

Provide for the steam to enter and leave the cylinder

21
Q

A steam engine that introduces steam to both sides of the piston is called a

A

Double acting piston

22
Q

When the steam is allowed to expand with the inlet valve closed it is called______use of steam

23
Q

To prevent leakage of a steam where the pistons and valve rods pass through the cylinder and the valve box ________is installed

24
Q

Which of the following are heat engines:

  1. ) steam turbine
  2. ) hydro dam
  3. ) steam power plant
  4. ) gas turbine power plant
  5. ) gasoline engine
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Which of the following are prime movers: 1. ) steam turbine 2. ) electric motor 3. ) steam engine 4. ) gasoline engine 5. ) jet engine
1, 3, 4, 5
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The advantage of the steam engine is: 1. ) never requires lubrication 2. ) well suited for rotational motion 3. ) well suited for slow speeds 4. ) can be reversed with out the use of gears 5. )3 & 4
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In a heat engine where the working fluid is recycled the process is called
A closed cycle
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A steam engine will have the steam supply to the cylinder shut off once the piston has travelled
25-35% of the strokes
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The reciprocating motion of a steam engine is converted to rotary motion at the
Crankshaft
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Whenever feasibly possible, when checking bearings on running pieces of equipment it is wise to
Get accustomed to normal running temperatures and vibrations