Movers, Pump, Compressor & Lubrication Flashcards
A prime mover is:
a) an electric motor
b) a steam turbine
c) a centrifugal pump
d) an air compressor
e) a boiler
a) an electric motor
Large power production plants tend to be of the thermal type because they can burn solid fuels and:
a) they are the least expensive to build
b) the noise level is much less than internal combustion engines
c) the heat cycle they use is the most efficient
d) solid fuels are the most plentiful and cheapest
e) require the least amount of manpower
c) the heat cycle they use is the most efficient
A steam engine will have the steam supply to the cylinder shut off once the piston has travelled
a) 25 to 35% of its stroke
b) 75 to 90% of its stroke
c) 15 to 20% of its stroke
d) 55 to 65% of its stroke
e) 90 to 95% of its stroke
a) 25 to 35% of its stroke
The reciprocating motion of a steam engine is converted to rotary motion
a) at the end of the piston stroke
b) in the steam cylinder
c) via the valve eccentric
d) at the crankshaft
e) via the valve gear
d) at the crankshaft
The crosshead of a steam engine
a) imparts angular motion to the piston rod
b) is where linear motion becomes angular motion
c) imparts linear motion to the piston rod
d) does not require any lubrication
e) never requires any special bearing material
b) is where linear motion becomes angular motion
A steam engine piston
a) moves fastest at the end of its stroke
b) can never have steam applied to either side
c) is lubricated from the crankcase oil by splash method
d) moves fastest at the beginning of its stroke
e) never requires lubrication
d) moves fastest at the beginning of its stroke
A routine inspection of an operating steam engine should cover first and foremost
a) lubricators
b) drive belts
c) engine speed
d) steam temperature
e) steam quality
a) lubricators
Whenever feasibly possible, when checking bearings on running pieces of equipment it is wise to
a) check the oil quality leaving each
b) check the oil quantity leaving each
c) get accustomed to normal running temperature and
vibration by feel
d) smell the normal odours of the running bearing
e) observe the temperature on a thermometer
c) get accustomed to normal running temperature and
vibration by feel
One of the first ways to detect a fault in a reciprocating engine is
a) by sound
b) temperature indication
c) performance efficiency
d) by oil consumption
e) by smell
a) by sound
The slide valve of a steam engine is designed to
a) allow the piston to slide more freely
b) drain the condensate from the cylinder during warm-up
c) provide lubrication for the steam engine
d) provide for the steam to enter and leave the cylinder
e) prevent the engine from overspeeding
d) provide for the steam to enter and leave the cylinder
A steam turbine’s exhaust can often supply a process with steam because
a) processes always require a lower steam pressure
b) processes never require the high steam temperatures turbines do
c) turbine exhaust steam is always dry and saturated
d) it is free of oil
e) the steam will be at a temperature above the initial
temperature
d) it is free of oil
The exhaust steam from a steam turbine is more acceptable for process than the exhaust from a steam engine because
a) it is much hotter
b) it is easily controlled
c) it is free of oil
d) it is free of moisture
e) it contains more condensate
c) it is free of oil
The exhaust steam from a condensing steam turbine
____________ than the exhaust from a steam engine:
a) is drier
b) has more vapour
c) is more contaminated
d) is hotter
e) has more moisture
e) has more moisture
Turbines often have segmental carbon ring sealing glands which are held in place by
a) labyrinths
b) shrouding
c) drive screws
d) garter springs
e) thrust runners
d) garter springs
A steam turbine should trip or shut down when normal
operating speed is exceeded by:
a) 250 RPM
b) 3 to 5%
c) 50 RPM
d) 10 to 15%
e) 25 RPM
d) 10 to 15%
Condensing turbines:
a) are always impulse turbines
b) will have a vacuum in the last row of rotating blades
c) will use the condensate for heating
d) are very small units
e) cannot have counterflow stages
b) will have a vacuum in the last row of rotating blades
Which turbine uses a condenser?
a) back pressure turbine
b) a turbine exhausting to a vacuum
c) a bleeder turbine exhausting at atmospheric pressure
d) a non-condensing extraction turbine
e) a turbine exhausting to atmosphere
b) a turbine exhausting to a vacuum
The shrouding installed on the blading of a steam turbine serves to:
a) cool the blade tips
b) expand the steam
c) stop the steam flow
d) heat the steam
e) confine the steam to the blades
e) confine the steam to the blades
The turbine overspeed trip:
- prevents the turbine from vibrating
- prevents the turbine exceeding the maximum rated speed
- is operated by a spring loaded pin in the rotating blades
- will close the steam stop valve
- should be tested before the turbine is placed in service
a) 2, 4, 5
b) 2, 3, 4, 5
c) 1, 2, 4
d) 3, 4, 5
e) 4, 5
a) 2, 4, 5
The overspeed trip of a steam turbine:
a) operates on turbine vibrations due to high speed
b) is installed on all turbines
c) can be adjusted according to the load demand
d) is regulated by exhaust pressure
e) sheds the load in the event of high pressure
b) is installed on all turbines
Turbine overspeed trip:
a) prevents the turbine from vibrating
b) will close the steam stop valve to the turbine
c) is operated by a spring loaded pin in the rotating blades
d) supplies the operator with rpm indications
e) reduces the turbine speed by increasing the back pressure
b) will close the steam stop valve to the turbine
Turbine lubricating oil:
a) is not required for small impulse turbines
b) must be changed every four months
c) lubricates the blades
d) can be used to operate the turbine governor
e) should be preheated before use
d) can be used to operate the turbine governor
The purpose of turbine glands is to prevent:
a) water from entering the turbine
b) steam from entering the turbine
c) steam escaping from the turbine
d) steam from entering the lubrication system
e) oil from entering the turbine
c) steam escaping from the turbine
Shaft sealing in high output turbines is done with:
a) water seals
b) mechanical seals
c) wear rings
d) packing glands
e) labyrinth seals
e) labyrinth seals